Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-03
REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE.
William a MARY CoIIeyc

At meeting Of the members Of the MrRrlUK UyIoy
Society OF William & Mary College, held in their hall on
the gath day Of October 1896 called purpose Of py
ing tribute Of respect to the memory Of Thomas Dew
late President Of tho College, and Honorary MemLer Of
our Society.
On motion, committee or five, consisting of A. s. Nor
meni T. , Coles, e. K. HcAlpne, j. II. Earnest and T.
D. Markham were appointed 10 draft the following proam
oe ana resolutions IN testimony OF high regard for his
distinguished services which unanimously adopted
We the members Of the MREGUE USIoH SOCIETY," much
geVed at The melancholy information concerning the de-
mise OF our worthy President and Honorary member Tbos
X Dew, IN distant land far removed from the sootbnp
influence OF parental Affection and the consonR voice Of
bis trans Atlantic friends prompted by tho most elevated
feelings OF esteem tor bis high and dgnifed name for his
extensive and well mened reputation AZ a man of ete,
Tor his nufno social and intellectual qualities, Tor
bic marked zeal IN behalf Of the pr gress Of Science
and Literature 10 this well Other lands and for b,
peculiar anxiety the welfare Of this his venerable Aims
Mater d'pSyed in his many works adapted the noro,t
Of the Republic but particularly that portion Of
which he was so distinguished member, aud not unnnd
ul OF the parental admOniOn well the rich fund Of
Seienthc knowledge which Il his delight 10 ncuc,te
on The minds Of those infused bis have bd
in order to give expression 10 our eeinp and Il, offer an
token Of respect the following resolutions;
bcso!sod, That the premature death of our distin-
Ru'sied Professor, who like Hefodotus travelling I'M for.
eRn chmos IN quest Of knowledge enrich bic mind build
lof himself aud bic country reputation that would vie with
me hath produced in sentiments Of tho deepest regret
= Received, That William e. Mary College with ,yhicb
IN long and useful life he has become compotoy Identi
hood faithful pTcserver; and that social circle IN which
he lived hos been deprived Of Of ~ most beloved and
benevolent members.
D. Resolved. That whilst must confess that the Col
ge las sustained great Yss In the deah n 90 ernireut
ffocs r We have ample congratulate our fellow
students and the coun largo upon the wisdom Of the
wet s m pac MS mantle upon those Of The Faculty
whose % Ivy add compeieacy OIL hs departments have
b-on mtni.e'ted on many occasions.
a. Resolved, Th1t tender 10 President Saunders our
acknowledgements Tor The able, dgnod and mon
nrf iu which, IN hs Introductory address he s.etched Inc
we and character Of celebrated President.
D. Resolved. That DO otlngly sympathiss with
h' befeayed and afflicted oongo In having the companon
OF her bosom suddenly suschod from herr and that We
Pafcpaie 10 the gnof Of his eyed parents snd relatives
D. Received, Tbatss mark of tho thorough esteem We
entertain for bis honorable memory, will tie usual
badge Of mourning Tor tho space Of 30 days
O. Resolved, That copies Of the above preamble and re-
solutions be Transmitted % the widow and parents OF the
deeeased and also that copies Of the above sent with
request o publication 10 the Editors Of the Richmond
Whe' Enquirer, Republican. Times and standard and
ha me Norfolk and other papers throughout the Stao be
fequeatcd 6, copy.