The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-06-09

& or The Editor OF the Enquirer will confer fa-
YOUR upon the students Of VIM Mary College. by
inserting the enclosed in his paper.
June LIST, 1919.
; WILLIAMsn URIC, May SOth, 1912.
Eebdyted this life on Friday the 2Sth inst, MIR.
GREGORY PAGE, aged 16, for two years past "A
student OF VIM. d Mary College, and son OF the late
Nh John Page, formerly Governor of Virginia.
The end OF this pron.ising youth truly tragical.
On Friday evening he walked to Queens Greek, a
bout mile from town, with an intention OF bathing
as usual Not being able TO swim, and having by
some unlucky accident gotten into alter out of his
depth, he was drowned, before any one could come
10 his assistance. No person in sight but ne
gro man, and a small boy, both OF whom alledged
that they took no notice of him, under the impress
SION that he could swim, until their surprise cx-
cited BY the length Of time he remained under water.
An immediate search was commenced, but his body
was not found, until near two hours after he had
leaped into the water. Great exertions were made
to restore him to life, but all in VAIN.
In consequence of this melancholy event, the Stu
dents OF the College convened for the purpose of
ooptng resolutions, expressive OF their grief, for the
death of their friend and fellow student. MIR Jones
being called to the CHAIR the following resolutions
were proposed and adopted:
1st ReSolvca, That in testimony of that love and
affection we bear for his memory, aud of that deep
and poignant anguish feel for his unfortunate and
untmely end, that will walk in solemn procession
from his late residence to the place ct his ntcrment
End Resoired, That although the loss OF the much
beloved President Of this College. has already
our heartfe sorrow, for this second dispensaon of
providence, we will wear Grape the hat and left
arm, tor one month, after the expiration of the
Cor which 1t was intended to be worn.
Sd. Resoived, That the proceedings of this meet
ing be forwarded to the Editor of the Enquirer with
request that he will give them insertion in his
paper.
JOHN w. JONES, Chairman.
1t j. not from want of inclination to do Justice to
Che memory OF this enlightened youth, but from
want OF ability to pourtiay it i'm its proper colours
that we approach this subject with sentiments which
peculiarly disqualify us yet presuming his dis
singushed merits we ask for, and expect indulgence
Asst is not easy to render smooth and limpid
eeam the subject OF an interesting description, SO it
may be difficult To interest the feelings, by narra-
tive OF one, whose HE was mild as q 4" summers
Sea, when not breath of wind flies Ger its surface
But when our bssoms swell with anguish, let us seek
relief by pourtraying in vivid colours, the splendid
Sirtues and talents OF him whose loss we deplore.-
Time, indeed, may alIay the fevcris agones of grief
F" but no time can pluck from memory this rooted
borrow" Should our pen communicate the emoti-
OPS, which his untimely death has called forth, or
cause sigh OF regret, sympathetic tear low
our abour will not have been in vain.
A long and intimate acquaintance had rendered
him an object of our sncerest regard. The softnsss
of his temper, the purity of his motives and actions
had inspired friendship that only be felt when
we bcstow it object at once virttous aud en-
lightened. Oft have our bosoms expanded with ran
ture IN contemplating the operations of his great and
comprehensive mind before its splendor every diff
tculty vanished or yielded to its eager grasp; the
hrst da@nngs of his transceniant genius held forth
to his adning family, the larest and most luxuliant
prospects, nor would these fond expectations have
been disappointed hadnot deaths unmely frost nip
ped this tender Hover, ere its foliage fully ex
Panded. Few youths at his immature age had pene-
grated so lar into the temple of Science. At an age
when the sports OF childhood not usually forgot
ten and when the labour of literary pursuits is re-
gartlcd as rksome and Improbable, him pre-
pared TO receive degree in a College which has
been the nursery of these distinguished personages
whose wise and virtuous administrations have con-
Quoted their country to the first place among the
Iqas OF the Earth. The greatness of his mind, the
height to which it scared, taught him disregard
abe gay and giddy pursuits which too often dazzle
and allure the unthnkhg, from those paths that lead
TO honor and distinction. The vain parade of dress
and show was overlooked in his pursuits after higher
and more exquisite enjoyments nor could he believe
1t would add to reputation, which he sought to es-
tablish, on a more durable foundation. In him the
softness and dfdence youth were blended with the
sagacty and wisdom OF old age. lie ever locked
On mankind with the eye of phanthropst; nor
were his lips ever suied BY language that could of
aend the delcacy wound the feelings of the mean
est of our species Such were the virtues and talents
OF this astonishing youth, and such is the magnitude
OF our loss Had he lived, Science might have hailed
him as votary, Virginia Patriot, and the world
as generous Philanthropist. Well may we excIaim
in the language of the Poet,
9. Heu miSerande Puer 81 qua fat0 asbera rgnbas,
III -Harcellus eriS.'-----
But alas! he is more, the heart that once throb
bed with pain, or expanded with delight, at the veal
or woe OF Others, Is now cold monumental marble
But thy virtues noble youth, shall live when time
Shall have left no vestge, TO guide the passing stran
ger to the spot, which encompasses thy honored re-
mains. THE STUDENTS.