New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-17
RESOLUTIONS OF COINCIDENCE.
MANY INFLUENTIAL BODIES EXPRESS THEl
GRIEF AT sHERMAN's DEATH.

MANY INFLUENTIAL BODIES EMPRESS THEIR
GRIEF AT sHERMAN's DEATH
A special meeting of the New-York Commandery OF
the Military Order of the Loyal Legion was heiu at
No 2Oo broadway at l p. m. yesterday 10 take such
action as seemed necessary to pay the last respects 10
General sherman, a companion OF the order as we'll
as war associate General o. o. Howard presented
,be following resolutions speaking upon the theme
with much feeling and General Socum seconded them
In common with tie entiro country VIC lament 'o iess
Of great military cheain whose loyal spirit iishey
naced tie love country higher than all earthly oohsa
tens and who was individually distinct and glorious ee-
rent in The Triumphant struggle OF that country Tor ' own
survival and the rights Of man, AS once MS Ieo"
soldiers we personally for an ola COMMANDER
whose great made us all hi, own ana maze MS
xictore, seem 70 US like personal bentfacuOns AS men,
bcrs OF this military order depcre the loss OF companion
whoe hono-s added the value Of those hes "hci MS %
lowshp helped endear and whose frequent and eofo
visits 10 the New.York COmnandcry VIII be chenshed ID
our nemoiie, as so many occasions TO be often anu
afectionately recalled.
To his children and relatives whom his great renown,
his honors and his Tenderness which but enhance their loss
VIC tender all that sympathy may; and we beg tae Uo
place In our regard hcLeeorth be accepted by ~ as
a little heritage from him.
The following resolutions adopted by the Play
ers on the death OF General sherman, at special meet
ing of the board of directors of the club held on sat
urday
Resolved That in Offering tribute 70 the memory
Of General sherman, only lament the eternal de-
rarre from Of Of the chief foun0rs ana lncor'
oators Of the club the Players desire also 10 express
IN an official their feeling and Conviction That In
General Shernan's the drama in this country has
lost its nobest and approcatiye adnirer and the
American the strongest and most constant end
IL possessed outside its ranks.
That General most ready to see the good
in the theatrical ready TO recognize and to pro-
claim by pen and his presence the necessary and
beneficial influence OF the theatre Institution upon
the social life OF country That General Sherman was
not oay the friend Of dramas most famous
opponents but purcs and fearless OF
the efforts young rising and hghntontioned fol.
lowers and that influence for good in this regard
the future Of the and in support OF high endeavor
has not been surpassed by in day and generation
We unite with the whole Nation in the tender OF
,pectul sympathy TO the family OF this great man,
warm friend and associate. and desire pay loving and
lifting tribute TO his memory.
Probably all Of the Exchanges downtown will close
on Thursday as mark of respect TO the memory Of
General Sherman The Board Of Managers Of the Prod
uce Exchange will meet tomorrow TO consider the
question Of closing, and the Coffee Exchange will hold
general meeting to-day to discuss the same subject.
The Board OF Managers Of the Cotton Exchange
adopted the following resolutions:
Whereas. This community well the entire Nation
V brought renewed realization Of the brilliant
and noble personal qualities OF General William T.