Note 19 — Chapter XXXII
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The Common Council of Brooklyn voted him a public reception, which he declined. The resolutions were as follows:
“In Common Council, Stated Session,
Monday, Nov. 8, 1886.
“The following was presented:
”Whereas, This Common Council has heard with pleasure of the return from abroad of that distinguished American, our fellow-citizen, the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher; and
“Whereas, In recognition of the eminent services rendered to his country and mankind, both here and on the other side of the Atlantic, of the broad and generous nature of his manhood and of his genius, which has already shed its lustre for half a century; therefore be it
”Resolved, That his Honor the Mayor be, and he is hereby requested to offer to the Reverend Henry Ward Beecher, on behalf of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Commonalty of the City of Brooklyn, a public reception at the Academy of Music, at such time as may suit his convenience.
“Resolved, That a committee of five members be appointed by the chair, who, together with his Honor the Mayor, of which committee he shall be chairman, shall make the necessary arrangements for such reception, and to insure an adequate expression on that occasion of the honor and esteem in which the citizens of Brooklyn, without distinction of party or creed, hold this their distinguished and beloved fellow-citizen.
“The resolutions were unanimously adopted by the following vote:”
(Signed by the Mayor and Common Council).