The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-10
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Colonei f. A. CoNKLfNG then offered the ioiiowing
resolutions
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surround his bier with the tokens Of public sorrow and
the beneiactsrs Of their country q the human
Resolved That copy of this minute be published under
family Of Chief Justice Chase.
Mr. GEORGE OPDYKE said that for a quarter OF
q century he had enjoyed the friendship and con-
ndence OF the late Chief Justice, and he had never
known o man more worthy to fulfil the highest
public trusts. He first met him just twenty-five
years ago, at the Buffalo Convention, where they
were fellow members of the Committee on Reso-
lutions which adopted the Buffalo platform.
These resolutions were drafted by Mr.. Chase,
and served as the bond which united all opponents
OF savery-the free sellers, the abotlonists and
the liberal party Mr. Chase was the head OF the
last named, but he yielded his views to those OF
the free sellers to lay the basis OF q party which
should at least con1ne slavery to the States
where 1t then existed. The resolutions
were adopted unanimously, and they were
the groundwork OF the republican party
slavery in which Mr. Chase exerted such influence
he spoke OF his career during the war In which
that conflict resulted. II man OF less power anu
purity had been at the head OF the Treasury II Is
question whether we should have succeeded; but
the people had confidence in Mr.. Cnase's Judgment
and integrity. He had left behind him name and
history Of which any citizen OF the United states
might be proud.
The resolutions were then adopted.
Mr.. DODGE said that although the meeting had
been called for special object circumstances
rendered it fitting that the members of the Cham
death of their esteemed associate anu late Vice
President r. Warren Weston, whose funeral Will
take place at II west SlXtcenCn Street, ~ Ten
O'Clock tomorrow morning.
Mr.. OpDYKE offered the following resolutions
Resolved. That the Chamber of Commerce has heard
with sincere sorrow of the death OF its former vice pres
Resolved That IN the death Of Mr. Weston the
able friend the Chamber Of commerce an active eiie.
Of the chief Supporters Is srestnsss -,
guished for his probty, his intelligence, his unostenta
tiogs and as the worthy successor Of the firm
Resolved That we tender to the family Of our la
mented friend our profound sympathy in this their hour
will attend the funeral in body
iioated copy be transmitted to the family Of M weston
The resolutions were adopted. and the Chamber
Memorial Meeting OF Ohioans In New
York City.
In response to call signed by 8. 8. Cox
whitelaw Reid and II. L. Burnett inviting former
citizens or natives Of Ohio to meet at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel last evening to take appropriate
action relative to the death OF Chief Justice
Chase, about forty prominent gentlemen assem-
bled in parlor d r Of that establishment. Upon
the meeting being called to order, Hon. S. s. Cox
was appointed President; General II. L. Burnett
and Hon. r. G. Parsons, Vice Presidents, and Mr.
Whitelaw Reid. Secretary.
Addresses eulogistic OF the tustrious deceased
were made by Messrs. Parsons, Cox and Burnett,
General McCook, E. s. Squier, Consul General OF
the United States to Honduras; Rufus F. An
drews, Henry L. watterson, editor OF the LOUIS
vile COurier-JourRal; Whitelaw Reid and Mr..
Ladd
The following memorial resolves were also
adopted, after which the meeting adjourned
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bic loss the death Of Chief Justice Chase and while
they propose by all outward ceremony honor his OBJ
seques they cannot the expression OF their pro
the judicial forum in
defence was founded upon profound conviction in his
mt OF the . na y, rights Of human nature
They honor him as their former Governor and Senator
cate air and Just and far reaching policies Of govern
They honor him as the eminent Chief Ju soc Of the
nation whe, whether presiding on the trial OF Pres-
and federal relations ever vndicated liberty under
they honor him the Secretary OF the Treasury who
throughout the long terrible strain Of gigantic civi!
war with a rapidly and certainty never surpassed If
indeed eoualled in the financial history Of the
They honor him kind friend, fearless senator, a
ter and an an upright Judge.
be rejects upon all our land by his ability
desire to honor HIM in death as WE have 10 e and
neral as a last mark Of our reverent respect
The Order OF Precedence.
The following viii be the order Of precedence In
the church at the funeral OF the Chief Justice.
After the members OF the family, who will occupy
the front pews in the middle aisle, and the pail
bearers, who will be seated Immediately behind on
both sides OF the aisle
The President and Cabinet.
Justices Of the Supreme Court
Foreign Diplomatic Representatives.
Senators and Represen tatives in Congress.
Judiciary OF the United States.
Judiciary OF the State and City OF New York.