The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-10-08
Aged SO Years.

The body, as already stated. Will be de-
posted temporarily in vault in the Jer-
sey City Cemetery. The final interment
will be in Greenwood or in Mt. Pleasant
Cemetery, at Newark, where the dust of
the late Secretary Frelinghuysen and of
other distinguished Jerseymen are cof-
fined
At meeting of the directors of the
Hudson County National Bank, held at
their banking house this morning, at
Van Reipen, Thomas Earle, Richard G.
Washburn, John Lamb, Augustus Zabris-
kie, Cornelius Zabriskie, Gilbert Collins,
Myles Tierney, John D. McGill, Frederick
d. Linn. John A. Blair were present, the
following resolutions were adopted
While reyerently submitting to the decree Of
an all-wise Providence, which has removed from
our midst by death. the late President of this
bank, the Hon. Augustus A Hardenbergh. a
proper respect to his memory sanctions this ex-
preston of at the great loss this inst-
tuition, and the community have sustained in his
decease.
course with men; true and loyal in all his friend
ships; Just and pure in all the relations of life
He was the friend and advocate of all needed pub
Nc improvements and lent generous hand to
every charity. In all his private and public life,
he discharged every duty and trust with distin
guished fidelity, and he died in the affection and
respect of all who knew him.
Resolved, That while as members of this
Board we mourn the loss occasioned by the death
of Mr. Hardenbergh, whose connection with this
bank for period of thirty y-seven years, made
him SO familiar with its history and its neces-
stiles, aud whose financial ability. experience
and strong personal influence contributed so
much to its success, we also express the sor-
row of the depositors and friends of the bank
who have had so many years of kindly inter-
course with the deceased.
Resolved That we recall with pleasure the
courtesy which has always characterized his
conduct as presiding officer of this Board.
Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with his
bereaved family. and that we direct these resolu-
tions to be entered on the minutes of this Board,
and copy suitably engrossed be transmitted to
his widow.
THE BOARD OF FINANCE.
Mr.. Hardenbergh used to be member
of the Board of Finance AT the meeting
of the Board this morning, President
Edelstein offered these resolutions, which
were adopted
Whereas, In the providence of Almighty God,
the Hon. Augustus A. Hardenbergh has been re-
moved by death from our midst, and
Whereas, He WAS for years respected and
valued member of the Board of Finance and
Taxation, be it
Resolved, That we, as members of the Board
of Finance, deem it fitting to in this manner
present our testimony not only to his official
worth as a member of the city government, but
as a pure, hgh-minded and honorable citizen
whose every action was designed to promote the
public good and welfare and whose pleasure as
well as duty it was to serve his fellow men in
every station of life to which he was called with
singular fidelity the strictest integrity and the
loftiest aims, combined with intelligence of a
high order, and be it further
Resolved, That while bowing to the unalter-
able decree of Him who has our destinies in His
keeping. we cannot but regard with deep regret
the loss his death intilcts upon this community;
and be it further
Resolved, That realizing the great blow which
his family has suffered, we offer them in their
bereavement our sincere coincidence and re-
spectful sympathy; and be it further
Resolved, That copy of these preamble and
resolutions be suitably engrossed and sent to his
family; and as a further mark of respect to his
memory that the Office be closed on the day OF
his funeral, and that members of the Board at
tend the funeral in body.
THE GRAND JURY.
At the meeting of the Grand Jury OF
Hudson county yesterday, Juror Philip
K. Martin introduced the following which
was unanimously adopted, viz
Hon. A. A. Hardenbergh having been removed
from us by death, and Hudson county losing
thereby one of its foremost and best citizens, the
members of this Grand Inquest express theiI
sincere sorrow at his demise and the loss of @
gentleman who has served as foreman of Crane
1nuuests in this county, and as faithful repre-
sentative of the people in municipal, State ant
National offices for more than quarter of q cen
Resolved, That in respect to his memory the
Grand Inquest do adjourn till Thursday next.