The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-23
CINCINNATI SOCIETY.
The i1eetiDg Yesterday Afternoon of an
Interesting Character.

The Delaware Cincinnati Society met
| yesterday, Washingtons birthday, at the
rooms of the Delaware Historical Society.
as usual, in commemoration Of that event.
The meeting was presided over by Judge
James w. Latimer of York, Pa, the sue
cessor of the late Judge Wales as president
of the society.
A large attendance of members was no.
ticeabe and the treasurers report showed
the financial affairs of the society were
not only prosperous, but also that the
permanent fund" was still growing. The
annual expenses of the society are de-
frayed by the interest on this fund, which
is well invested in this city.
The secretary's report stated that he ex-
pected as result Of his genealogical re-
searches since the last meeting OF the So
cety in July to present several new and
very desirable applicants for membership
at the next annual election, which will he
in July of this year. These gentlemen, as
required by the original "institution" of
the General Society in 1888, as well as by
the present bylaws of the Della
ware Society, must be the represen-
tatives of original members of the Della
ware Society or Of those officers who were
eligible, though not joining. under the
original institution.
The secretary also reported favorable
progress towards the proposed erection Of
the Washington bronze tablet in tbs city,
on the Ross house, on West between Third
and Fourth streets, marking General Wash
ingtons headquarters just prior to the
battle of Brandywine. Report was also
made on the proposed monument to be
erected on the State House green at Dover
marking the spot where the Delaware regi-
ment was reviewed prior to starting south
ward in 1880 to win undyng renown for
themselves and their little state.
Captain Bellas has personally brought
the matter before the Town Council at
Dover and has strong hopes of securing
the required permission for the erection
Of the memorial. which will consist of
simple and dignifed granite shaft with
handsome bronze tablet affixed, reciting
the historical facts. Bishop Coleman,
City Solicitor Henry c. Conrad (both hon
orary members of the Delaware Cncin-
natD. as well as Mrs Caleb Churchman,
state regent of the Daughters of the Amer
lean Revolution Mrs. Walter Morris Of
Dover, and Mrs. G. H. Raymond Of
Smyrna have been designated as deposit
tares to receive contributions towards
these worthy and patriotic objects. 1t Is
hoped liberal response may be made by
wellto-do citizens-since it is for the
honor and reputation Of the state and
most fitting tribute to the memory of those
who gave their lives and fortunes for its
preservation.
Appropriate resolutions of respect and
sympathy wero also rendered the New
York State Cincinnati Society for the loss
1t had sustained in the recent drcease OF
its honored president. General John Coch-
rane, who, as the secretary stated in his re-
port, was one of our most valued aud
honored friends and earnest supporters for
our recognition by the general society"
General Cochrane had at different periods
in his career been member of Congress,
attorney general OF the State of New York,
and a brigader-ge general in tho war Of tha
UuiCn from 1861 to 1865, besides holding |
several other positions of honor in his na~ |
tive state.
The officers of the Delaware Society for |
the current year are HON. James W. Lati- |
mcr OF York, Pa. PRESIDENT Colonel Nc
1aIe riton. U. S. NJ, c., vice president;
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secretary; Philip Howell White, treasurer; |
John OseCcd Platt. assistant secretary; |
Edwin JGquett Sellers. assistant treasurer;
Right Rev. Leighton Coleman. s. T. n. LII.
D., chaplain, aud the following gentlemen
rs additional members Of the Standing
COMMITTEES: Thomas David Pearce, Henry
,iedfas Banning Newell Kirkwaod Ken
lcn William HerGy Kirkpatrick Rodney
Marlborough and John Patten Wales NJ. D.
After the meeting dinner was served at
he Clayton under the supcrtnt ntendence OF
he following committee DR.. John P. Wales,
chairman; Thomas Pearce aud Edwin ia
lueit Sellers
The following members and invited
guests were present: Judge Latimer. Bishop
Coleman, DR.. John p Wales. Captain
3olas, City Solicitor II. c. Conrad, Thomas
}. Fcaroc, Edwin Jacquott Sellers, Philip
4. Whit, Wi!'iam II kirkpatrick, the
Rev. Robert A. Ma John Ossuod Platt,
ohn p. Hyatt. Allan r. Sangst0u, Thomas
}. Megear of Smyrna. Rodney Mac1onough
'f Boston, Mass, Theodore Mitchell Hast
ngs and George w. Sparks OF this city.
The usual 0astS were offered and drunk !
0 the memory OF General George Wash
ngt0n and the prosperity Of the society.