New-York tribune., 1874-04-24
TO LIVINGSTONE.
MEETING OF THE AMERICAN GEOGkAfh-
.c.r cncrr,r,y At THE ACADEMl.

ADDRESSES BY JUDGE
WARD BKECHKR, DIR. HAiAN' NV
ADAMS AND sCHENCK -. on
notwithstanding the severe storm Lac. go
'.' ,.,,or seats OF the Academy Oh "
xvo,. ened and many appeared in '"o .no Amer
s,o Of tho memorial meeting oi 'no ,ho
so.n geographical Society 10 0o s,s,n,rishod
- and achievements OF the la'o U.s. = on
,n e exn,orer Dr. David Livingstone ionS ~
so,ary member The Academy was pret'liy' t"o ,
90, profusely decorated with the Na'lon' anu -.
.o,ora Tho prosconum boxes were arapeu WIN M,
.,n,n, aags intermingled with Grape Az Wv
80 ~ the stage n large map Vi go,
- tho region IN which DR.. LvlussVonos
80 ,ahors were spent was suspended and surihouu'u
nv an excellent portrait OF the msslonai'' p r
Rnehardt the whole being inclosed by Tue n,so VI M
gland and America draped in mourDinE' oPon -
s,.oe among the more prominent gentlemen "ere o'ef
Jnstioe Charles F. DAILY OF the Court OF 'oinuio"
.,a President OF the Society; the Rev. Wm' ADAMS -
N ,ne Rev Henry Ward Beecher, the Rev Moan NUM-
schepck D. D.; Gen. George w. Cullum' fe'er 'oop0l'
Henry Grinnen Cyrus W. Field. Col 1. BAiey M me-
Francis A. Stout, the Rev. Roswell ID. Htcncoc' ~
Cabot Ward Col. Fred'k A. Conk!ng' behJ"'niu -
Baker and Dr. Isaac l. Hayes uis'i"e "i'">
xlorers OF the Polar regions
few minutes after after drges had Deen payeu az
intervals by the United States band stationed n 'S
military division, Judge DAILY called the meeting 10
order in the following address;
OPENING ADDRESS OF JUDGE DAJY.
,tone win the society extends almost the period
when he commenced his career as an explorer. n ms
name been the longest upon our list OF honorary
mem0ers Many years ago we s aDd Se EXPRESSED
Himself bonored that We had done so; we haa noPeH
when the work TO which he hsH de'Veea % SO ont
wears Of his life had been accomplished Tue tracing o'
OF great network OF rivers ana Idkes h,
tute the watersheds OF South and central AFRICA lnai
ne would nave visited tins country, and that we would
have had the opportunity upon some pu9c ,' 90
.1pressng TO HIM ~ our Hs aS done in extending the
boundaries of human knowledge and III the great cause
was destined that it should be otherwise He s now
IN his grave en,on9eo w'p m se m nnipe in the public
tribute OF rec pect his memory. You VIII be address,
NV tonr eminent gentlemen, members OF the Society
non his e-scenes and character. Preparatory to their
remarks / will call upon Major Dane, VINO 10 n~llse. ~
about 10 commence his as geographical traveller
An the exploration OF the unknown regions OF Genra
Asis point out the respective rontes OF DI LstS
upon the map of Africa that you may nave before &
YOU two portions OF that great cohtent nat Has
Sond sso mention that the portrait Dr. Livingstone
which surmounts the map OF Africa mas been Pansed
FOR the by our member, the distinguished arI4s
Mr. Rinehardt
Atthe conclusion OF Judge Days address Major Dane
pointed the places and routes which nave
Become familiar 10 many, through the explorations OF
Dr Livingstone, after which the Roy. Dr. Adams was
introduced and said:
REMARKS op THE REV. DIR. ADAMS
LADIES AND GBSILBNES: The occasion upon which we
ere here certainly unique and e1traOruarN we arc
fInguished for the patriotic service Of his native land
but who stranger to those who are mere pres
througnout the civzed world Last Saturday his body
was Inferred in Westminster Abbey. The procession
which followed him we are told, filed its way through
crowds Of sorrowfu men. Men Of tue hghest rank IN
The Queen royal tataiy rsgresen,sd .hSrs ,
aud who the man they honored by these mga M
spot which England has reserved for her mighty dead
nj was not a we-knOwn statesman, whose eloQuence
had charmed the British Senate who brought to
teep by the side Of Chatham and Cnannng; NOT one OF
her own generals or admirals VINO had Wlelued the
thunder Of British arms land TO sleep at the
aide of Wolfe and Neson it was not one OF her poets
philosophers, or historians Ike milton ana maeauay,
whose works will be regarded among the crown
jewels IN literature but II was man OF humble oIlRln
OF singular modesty When he hrst came
into he unpretending, selt-saerhc
Africa aud who where ample opportunities opened IN the
sphere OF hs work. became one OF the most daring ek.
plOrers OF that mysterious continent Which, sl9Ge tne
st of III HfS9d9s e world ma pef nd M hcredbYo dn
durarce became contributor TO the sum OF human
knowledge i'll the Of science and eiylzanoh ana
(tristiauity Ii good thing ana the Dest tLlhg ior
Ourselves TO meet together TO do honor 10 the memory
OF such man. Mitop in his own day very Sauy own own
desroyere had very little time and disposition TO
engaged m laying the foundation of human Improve
ment npon when others & are % atsbes m an1 eap
DT. Livingstone was surely great man. nhat is
rreatneAsi That question which was early started
and n received an answer from the very highest
authority Author OF our religion IL ls wen Tor U.S.
in country where aud IN times when there is so much
open and unconcealed struggling for political office and
power and much done 10 stimulate ambition and the
men 'l~ & Sd and Bis twelve dsclpes We're walk
inq along the road and He overheard them engaged IN
very animated cOnversaton He dld not Interrupt them
matter. and gave 10 them aud through them TO u.s.
a lesson Of immortal wisdom which. whenever and
Sy wbomsoeyer IL has been reduced 20 practice has
never failed 10 win the appreciation Of all Ightmin
men. that that group OF disciples supposing
that their Lord wac TO found political dynasty, were IN
dispute among themselves winch OF them should be the
greatest and should hold the highest office IN that
new poitical empire. They seem to have the pro-
iotypes OF modern politicians We don't know the par
nculars, but Matthew was tax aXgatherer and familiar
Nitn assessments, and we may suppose that he made
claim for toe administration Of the Custom-house
PIer bold impetuous, noble hearted, not going 10
occupy any inferior place; and there was one mau In
tle crowd who undoubtedly looked pretty sharp at the
Treasury. whoever among you Will he greatest let
propounded that moment that never
Nas dreamed of by Greek or Roman
II well lOT IN tins western hemisphere SO remote
time and place from the hour when that law
DOunced 10 meet together 10 do honor to the man whose
Ife was among the most ilusTlous examples OF that
great law. lAppause.l Dr. Livingstone subjected him
se prnelle TO seek the goOd OF hi fellOwuen, and
DE chose Tor the lpoton OF the world winch he Was 10
occupy that which the least attractive. There
with seiSacrhce and an endurance OF pain aud hard
heartily 10 giving 10 Africa the light the Gospel and
an to elevate tne people into the dignity Of
done. He sleeps IN Westminster Abbey He true
ton OF science hero of civilization, brave missionary
o the Cross He rests from the laOOrs many years
but his will follow him. In that day that prophesy
on the borders when she shall be compensated
al her NY steriOns wrongs the name OF DAVID Living
stone shall shine above the brightness OI the nIDament
aud the stars forever and ever
The applause which followed Dr. Adamss address
wac renewed the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher appeared
on the platform Judge DAILY gracefully added Ladies
and gentlemen you yourselves have introduced Mr..
Beecber" The latter promptly responded.
REMARKS OF Mr.. BEECHER
We core tonight TO pay our respects toto lay the
,ferne Of our thanks name OF one, simple as
a child but great any man 10 our time has been,
fecome hero Africa would have been the last spot.
few years ago its swarmng population was more odious
fhan II IL nOw. lLaughteFI we are Tolerant or the
Nrnco and tpe Congo African las been treated