New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-31

VIII name q committee 10 express in proper io'7'i
sentiments DR.. Henry N. Field. ID. ". {. Sun ahu
Warner Van Norden.-
DR.. +. +. Eilinwood. secretary Of The Board oil FOR
eIgn Missions. In welcoming DR.. James stalker OF
Glasgow referred to Dr. Crosby one Of the bright
est stars in the andr possessing the spirit VI
John Knox-llon hearted and yet tender-hesrted
Dr. Field In presenting the resolutions SAD tns'
thrty.six years ago when he came to Ne"-iorA ITO
found the young scholar here. lie learned 10 love
him early in his lie in the city, he had always o'e
him. and ne loved him now. The only PAIN ne h''
ever experienced in reference to him was the pam
he felt now that never in this worm snouiu "e
look upon his face As a brief tribute TO MS memory
he offered this resolution, which was unanimously
adopted: -,
Resolved That It is with profound grief we learn O
the death Of our beloved and fellowmemoer the
D.. NJ uova,d Crosby The Church has sustained an
overwhelming bereavement aud his loss 70 the Guy u
nothing less than a pubic calamity ia'hiu'' '0H '
tious pastor and eloquent preacher ne vas ai'O
natrotc citizen who spared time or ehort LOT tne
80 - h,s fsuox men Although eminent educator
and an accomplished scholar all his uttefshees were
simplicity itself Ever undaunted In CONTINUING evil III
It's most offensive forms, in all the relations OF NE ne vas
gentle as No man OF our time was more earnest
and courageous in his efforts restrain tho power Of
viee in this community. And yet notwithstanding the
great burdens assumed he found time 10 dschage the
duties pastorae and OF the Chureh al large WIN
punctnous The churches through the count!
and Christians IN every hN1 eHHSp ." i"'"i" MINI
We extend TO congregation OF which for Wentyeghi
wears he has been the devoted pastor and to his afflicted
family our sincere and loving sympathy
DR. CROSBY AS CITIZEN.
At meeting Of the members Of the Society for the
Prevention of Crime, held at their rooms, NO. 023
Broadway, yesterday, minute respecting tho death
of their president was unanimously adopted. Part Of
1t was D."
Our president Rev. Dr. Howard crosby, counted
himself debtor TO every citizen OF NewYork. This he
did because respected every his brother COM
mtted to his by the common Father. lie met his
debt in part preacher educator author honest tax
payer and voter. still ne counted himself debtor TO AID
specially the magistrates in ways-hIst encouraging,
assisting constianing them TO execute existing laws
second in securing For this reason ne led
in organizing Society for the Prevention OF Crime Of
which he president its organization March
l6 1877. He Informed himself 70 unique degree con-
corning machinery OF the govcrpent OF our city.
He was thoroughly home in knowledge OF the laws %
be executed. acquainted himself with the officers OF
the law in the police IN the excise in the courts ana IN
the Mayoialty lie did much to create standard OF
faithfunes in ONCE ideal magistrate has been Kept
before New. Workers by his efforts lie personally ur-
sued the yiolators Of numberless cases lie was
terror to ey.dOers. He ubiquitous in his survey
of events around him. continually surprised his
directors by his knowledge Of every kind respecting our
work He stimulated us by his tolls patfolling some
times by night to detect unalthfUl officers or hagant
criminals lie led us in giving his means lie was
ALWAYS prompt never weary. lie harmonizcd differing
elements lie forgot himself and made others forget
themselves for the cause