Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-22
TRIBI.TE OF RESPECT

Az meeting nj the citizens Of King & Queen conn-
~ held nj The house, on Monday the iith day 81
September 1885, called for the purpose OF expressing
their sorrow for The death of THOMAS X. DEW, Esq,
atr President of William and Mary College, and Of III
icring their tribute Of respect To his memory
ON motion, James Gnvan, ESP, was called Ia the
Chair and James VI. Jeilries appointed Secretary.
The Chairman having, III a very handsome ana aP'
pfopriatr manner, explained the object OF The meeting
the following preamble ana resolutions We're uhanl
muusly adopted
We, citizens Of the county OF King 4 Queen, III pub
lie meeting assrmblcd having the painful intelligence
announced To that Thomas X. Dew, late President
Of The College of William and Mary, has suddenly de-
parted this life, in foreign country, far from his rea
lives aud friends and conntrymrn; prompted by feel
ngs pf affection for his person aud oadnlratinn Tor ms
character. and by Of pride and gratitude for The
distinguished services our fellow connirynan has, IN
long and bright Of usefulness and honor, render
ed State 10 the United States and 10 all man
kind by his learning aud science, displayed IN his pro-
found lectures, and By his powerful pen canno, refrain
from giving ntferance 10 the emotions that now exert
their sacred influence hearts IN adopting the fol
lowing resolutions:
l. Rtsolred, That we have heard with deep regret ol
the premature death Of our conntrynan. III foreign
land, whittier he had snjoGrned with the recently che
sen and accomplished partner Of his bosom.
=. Rtsoirei That, III his death, the College OF WI
liam and Mary has sustained al ireparabIr loss-thr
state OF Virginia is shorn Of one Of her richest jewels,
aud the whole world OF literature and science, deprived
OF brilliant and glorious light.
2. Resoired That whilst we fully appreciate the "s
which the College of William and Mary, and The coun'
try large have sustained IN the death OF this dstln-
guished individual still feel deeper and more pro-
found regret consequence Of the fact, that he was
native Of county, and one whom we delighted 10
honor for his nrstimable endowments.
4. Resolved, That We most earnestly hope some one
competent the task will furnish NJ with memoir
and pilaon Of the works Of Tins great philosopher
and slattsnan
5. Rtnf1d, That we tender 10 the bereaved family
and afflicted relatives Of departed counryman our
heartfelt coincidence in this disprnslon Of Pro-
vldencr and trust the same wise and omnpotrnt
nd ynic h1at uc I'D he nd
them the healing balm Of consolation.
&. ReSolrsj. That copies Of the foregoing preamble
and resolutions be forwarded Ia the widow and parents
of the decreased and that copies be- furnished To the
Editors Of newspapers in Richmond, with request that
ri,.u. 49, 80. a. publication
On motion, II was
Rrsnrfd, by this meeting, That William Boniwarr,
Esq be- requested To deliver eulogy on the life ami
character Of the deceased, At King & Queen Court
house, on some day suited 10 his convenience.
Whcrrupon Committee was appointed, charged
with the duty Of informing him Of this appoin tmen
JAMES GOvAN, President.
J. NJ. JErFRiEs, Secretary.
=. City papers requested 10 copy.