New-York tribune., 1872-12-04
mourning Tor period o. 80 days in honor of his mem
ofy. ROBERT MCKeCUNIE President
r. o. HARMON, Secretary
WILLIAM WHITE.
HUGH DALTON,
NJ. T. WALSH, too,,,,,stea
CHARLES TAYLOR. ''
GEORGE SHEAENAN. |
JOIN G. ROBINSON.

In compliance with the reQuos. of COmmls-
sioners Nathaniel Jarvis jr Samuel a. Lewis and j. G.
Holland. President smyth called a special meeting OF
the Board ~ Public Instruction at 4Sa y. yesterday
10 testify its respect for tho memory of Mr. Greeley
Upon assembling, the following resolution on mo-
ton OF Commissioner Lewis, unanimously adopted;
Pesolrcd That the President and Commissioners Jarvis
AND Holland he appointed committee to draft suitable
at the death Of the late Horace Greeley.
was also resolved that che Board would attend the
funeral in BODY. ana MeSsrs Lewis, Sands and Wood
appointed a committee 60 make arranccments.
The Comnissioncrs viii meet at the Hall at 0sO a.
to-day whence carriages Will convey them the church.
THE wEsTCHESTER COUNTY BAR.
Ex-Judge Hart rose in the cOurt-rOom at
White Plains. westchester County, Monday, and in
referring 10 the death OF Mr. Greeley said u substance
He was known to Us all. 10 many of Us Intimately He
distinguished himself by his advocacy OF great legal
reform His writings upon the subject have been read
by every lawyer ana they nave produced their desired
effect everywhere. He active member OF the
CCpstituuOnal Convention which changed 20 a great
tent the position OF courts, heightened the term OF
JUDGES and in various other affected OF the
ms profession lie was disTin;ushed p6fan
thropist and humanitarian; a great histo-
SIC was beloved IN every civilized country lie was pro-
srcve He was usually In advance OF others in great
reformaiOry measures He the voice Of crying
ing m the wderness-mage straight the way for some
grand proceeding the ameliorOn of the condition
OF men. His death will be mOurued and wept over
Wherever civilization has imprinted its footsteps. He
was long a resident Of this county, and much hon
Orcd among MS. He was kind, amiable gentle Inunh-
cent coou-hearted. lie began life poor. lie always
always had . iull hand. He invariably relieved the
wants OF tie needy when they We're presented TO his al
teniion. rccoccl reading letter which he sent 10
relative oI mis-, while she was IN Europe and IN that
letter ne said; IL W0ald have been richer had 1t not
been my duty to help others. had help IN my early
ife. and nave always regarded it my duty to extend
He might ranked among our millionares but he
was hountiim man, and spread ms ms mlmIcen3Ie nun aI
IN Westchester County, the loss OF one so pre-
eminent Latch, vast numbers Of men cast their votes
glt highest ONCE IN the land,
hc thousands upon thousands Of his friends refrained
ron voting Ur him, although they loved aud hOnOred
1i,p greatly terrible domestic calamity had fallen
lpon him. Ia his social relations he was pleasant and
gentle beyond asure l have seen him take tempo
-sry leave oi the companion OF his life, while she was
lingering wan and pale upon bed OF sickness ana II
seemed 10 me that she appeared TO nm as though an e
bloom and freshness and beauty OF her youth were sun
Win her sp9hs enc 20 ta6d eTr as acap of of otber for
,bd. he hdO q good heart he had grand mead lie
aas le his impress upon the age. In various walks ne
las distinguished himself MS name is one OF inc s I'M
mortal Like The stars which shine IN our Irma
ent aud when there, though they may be bloted
Put. the lustcr of hiS name viii be forever.
move that tlc Court appoint committee 10 dfait
bat ee fssontons be presented to the Court to-mOr
Ow that the mean time this Court adjourn out OI
y W. Tompuns Of White Plains, in secOnding the mo-
ion Of Judge Hart. said In part In the course OF the
fully observed his silent and peaceful manners and
have felt she'd the benevolent expressions OF his
cOuntenancc aud the high intellect manifested. He was
eminent in intellect he in his life OF love and
charity for Inc whole OF mankind.
Justice Pratt after making few remarks the life,
eharacter ability, and services of the exJustice
strong paid substantially the following tribute TO the
AL this country. Ibelicve 1t Is now generally con
eeded that the Gere thai he had In accepting the
nomination for tie important Office for which he
centy candidate was that he might cement the good
will ~ the two sections OF country. In fact lie was
The enbodimcn5 OF peace and good will in the late cleo
nu So far The OF Mr.. Greeley Is concerned
believe that his life Is the best luustrluOn OI the nst
tuons this country that the has ever produced
tAIuk, what cannot be properly said OF ali newspaper
meI may I've said OF him-that he established Journal
npon the principle OF giving to the people what they
publishing hat which you'd possibly make newspaper
sen aud would feed any morbid desire that there might
IN tho community, he aimed 70 educate the community
up to what he deemed TO be nghL
Justice Pratt then appointed exJudge Hart, J. Warren
Iompdns and j. O. Dy Bman a committee to draft suita
Die resolutions ana adjourned the Court until the fol-
loving morning. After the disposal Of routine business
10 the Circuit Cont al White Plains yesterday, exJudge
Hart presented the following which were adopted:
Rrsolred That although the Bar rarely gives voice TO
u sorrow upon the demise OF others than one Of its
immediate professional fraternity, yet when within our
border is lIeahed out the last breath OF the most illus
Iiou, son Of our country a great advocate Oh lega
,tructed our legislators, and greatly aided ana en-
so1aged purity Of the Bench and Bar, II cannot De
Rcs5iped. Th9t westehester proudly claims Horace
Greeley herson that this Bar mourns ms depaItuIe
l though he we're one OF our DfenIsh' anu heie gives
pIRO RS a1 in s love Of his feilowman; his sym
patbv with The oppressed, the poor and the suffering
~ devotion 20 ms country; his hOrs f0r us pacncauOn
"a iser roT his sruggles in behalf Of freedom OF
Rsp liberty; his eDergy industry, perseverance and
ptuy OF life and character We p.esen. mn a. an eAen
pl3r and hold him emueuty worthy OF imitation. .
ResOlred That find consolation IN the ccnslder3ton
that though like covered by passing cio1d aeah
nav lake him from our view for moment his nght
ssnnof be exiinguished but will shine like the stars
fbTolgb Ali fbe coming ages
Reoissd That these resolutions be entered upon the
minutes OF this court, be ensrossed by the clerk, and
presented TO the surviving members ol bis IahlJ WIN
expressions of profound sympathy
THE APOLLO HALL DEMOCRACY.
The AuollO Hall Democracy, in the course Of
H. meeting last night, reported elsewhere adopted the
iouowing
Jesoired That the Apollo Hall Reform Democracy
have with profound regret OF the sad demise OF
Lake this opportunity OF expressing admiration for
hs great talents his spOtless integrity his un1incllng
his public and private conduct and that in his death our
country lost her wOrthiest sons philanthropy
rs most generous ally, ana AOery ItS nosV ueFo'eo
Res5ised That this resolution be entered upon the
minutes, and sent to the journals for publication.
Daniel Lyddy paida feeling compliment to the honesty
and worth Of I Greeley and declared that his life
bright example 10 the youth OF America. On motion
Of Roswell d. Hatch committee Of fifty was chosen 10
attend the funeral Of Mr.. Greeley. The Chairman ap
pointed the following committee Of five in accordance
with the resolutions;
T. NJ Bxby Roswell ID. Hatch, II. ID. Mooney H. L.
Clinton, and ;. q. Courtney.
The Chairman also appointed the following Committee
OF Fifty who Will assemble this morning at the jackson
Club.
Henry L. Clinton. James oBrlen. wm. II. Tracy. g. G.
Courtney. y. n. BxDy, r. ID. Hatch, VIM. c. Barrett,
Peter Glsey, Clas W. BOurke JAS Fitzgerald Nicholas
Iloughl!n, Rob J.. Mooney, sol Mehrpack james I, H.
Henry Henckeu Jas II. Smith, Robert A. Fleelss Jos.
Eleiscl Jas A. MoneAeiner Ghas H. key, CoIHenns 6I3
MOse Mitchell, Jtos a. Bancker, Jas g. BrinkmaI ~ H.
Lyddr. Alex. V Davidson Nicholas H. Decker,B n Har-
rs0r Wm c. Whitney, Geo. W. Van Slyck, Alex. SPauld-
ing, Fred. Rollwagen, Edward Jones, Morgan Jones,
john Iheiss Henry Murray, Jas p. stracka William p.
III. HGnGECu, r.,