National Republican., 1873-12-04
OLDEST INnlBITANrs.
Resolutions Of Respect Remarks on
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Resela,ians Of Respect Rcmnrh- on the
Late ". q. Bestor.
The regular monthly meeting OF the Oldest
Inhabitants Association was held yesterday af-
ternoon IN the Criminal Court room; DR.. J. b
Blake In the chair and J. Carroll Brent secre-
tary.
Mr.. nrent read letter from the Board Of
Publlc Works, stating that It was necessary,
owing TO the lateness OF the season, to postpone
work on the old city spring, bnt when the season
IL further advanced the hoard will without doubt
Mr., Caiian offered resolutions Of respect to
the memories OF James Andrews aud Daniel
nauptmau, deceased members ot the associa-
tIon: which were adopted
IIoratio NJ. Easily was elected member Of the
A'sHfi Mt. Brent offered the iollowlns
The death OF whitman Q. Bestor, late OF our
| association, has brought pain and sorrow to the
hearts OF his surviving brothers. Thus suddenly
| removed from his sphere OF usefulness, his loss
may well be described a. not only one OF peculiar
distress to his family and friends, but to tho
community among whom he spent his life Of
over half century. A gentleman orgentle and
refined character and manners, dlscharRing the
| duties OF his station with intelligence and IN
| tcgrity; as banker and business man standing
In the first rank for capacity, honor and success
/ the verdict OF all who knew and appreciate,
| the solid qualities Of head aud heart which &c
| emInently characterized our departed friend anj
| associate, ratified the promises OF his early life
and rewarded with sincere respect and esteem
1 MS services anu lntpntOuA tHFOuKuOut val
liable career on earth. Therefore
Rcsoirci, That we deeply feel this visitation
and sympathiZe sincerely with the bereaved
widow of the deceased, his venerable father, on,
OF the Oldest aud most esteemed members OF oui
| association, ani the mourning family; that ths
secretary communicate COPY OF these proceed
ings to that bereaved family. with expression o.
our profound sorrow and coincidence, and the
members wear the usual badge OF mourning 10
evidence OF their regret and respect for the
memory OF their departed brother. -,
FaNla Ia n f.K QtnQ QFEa IN ha
Of Mr.. Bestor, and said Again we are called
upon TO weep and mourn over the remains OF q
brother, a fellow-citizen and kind neighbor
W. G. Bestor is no more. He suddenly departe,
this life on the morning OF the 19th Of las
month. Ills dying couch was surrounded by his
afflicted family and some Of his admlring friends
fore him the prospect OF 1 long and useful life
| among us In the city In which he was born.
lie left behind him bright record, an unsnllied
| reputation for honesty, integrity and extraordi'
nary financial abilities. It was my pleasure TO
know how Intimately, and can say with truth,
In the language OF the poet, "He did good by
| satisfied that we shared each others confidence,
The poor and the needy OF this city have lost
| benefactor.
Our deceased brother was an affectionate hus.
band and father, and devoted son, deeply at
tached to his aged parent who survives him, ant
IL one Of the founders OF our association; gen
tleman honored for hi. sterling integrity anc s
republic, at an hour OF danger, when the dar'
clouds oil war lowered over the whole country
| when our soil was invaded by a powerful an,
we-disciplined army, marching and nghtini
under the banners OF British King. that vencr
able gentleman. who Is now listening to me
drew his sword in his countrys defence, ant
, hurried away to the Held Of blood to supper
, and maintain his countIy's rights. When peac'
spread Its wings over the land; when all heart
were filled with Joy that the war was at an end
when we had conquered the enemy and drov
: him from our shores, our much-respecte'
brother, following the example OF the father o
his country, laid down his sword and returne
, may sustain him In this hour OF domestic aIlll'
tlon, and strew his path In this world to bette
, one with pleasing recolleetions OF the past, an
that he may enjoy In the world TO come the rt
|, ward promised to q well-spent life on earth.
II After which the resolution was adopted.
Mr.. James Clephane submitted history OF III
nrst steamboat on the Potomac, In which h
says the flrst was owned by Capt. Johnston, an
which freghted between Washington and Alex
andra. Tho boat was named the "Dandy," I" an
entered on her service nfty years ago. He ais
Submitted n history Of the nrst hackney coac
| In Washington, which was introduced by Nj
, | Geo. McDuell. Shortly after the Introduction Q
this coach Mr.. Nailor placed on the road an on
nibtis.
The thanks OF the association were returne
TO Mr.. Clephane.
Mr.. Thomas called attention 10 the fact tina
before another meeting the list OF January woul
be at hand, and arrangements should be mad
To visit the President OF tue United States as 4
the custom, and moved that the president, Nj
Callan, and the secretary be appointed to max
arrangements to prepare for the event; which
| was adopted.
lie also moved that Messrs. Brent, Mast. Ca
ian and Mcguire be appointed q committee 4
provide for the celebration Of the ga Of Febru
! aTy. Adopted.
Resolutions OF regret at the illness Of z. !
Brown and Richard Cruit, ST., were offered an
adopted. Adjourned.