The daily republic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1853-1853, 1853-07-09

Tribute to the Memory Of DR.. ChepHan.
At the regular semi-annual meeting Of the
Medical Society of the District Of Columbia, held
July 4, 1853, the following proceedings touching
the death Of the late DR.. NArHANIsL CHAfmAN,
Of Philadelphia, were adopted: {. ,t's
| The usual business of the society having been
concluded, DIR. GARNETT remarked that he was
anxious, before the adjournment of that body, to
bring to its notice subject which could not fail
to arrest at once the profound and respectful at
tention of all present; he referred to the recent
calamity with which it had pleased Providence to
affiict the medical profession of this country in
the death Of DR.. Nathaniel Chapman. Occupy
ing for SO long period an enyiable re-eminence
in the profession of this country, and enjoying
widespread and honorable distinction abroad,
he thought it peculiarly appropriate that this 50
ciety should manifest in some fitting manner its
appreciation Of the irreparable loss we have sas-
tanned in the demise of distinguished MEM
Der Of our profession. That, an alumnus of
the venerable institution over which the illustri-
Gus dead had presided with so much distinction
and honor for a long series Of years, he felt sure
that there were those present occupying the same
relations to that institution who would readily
appreciate the feelings which prompted these re-
marks, and cheerfully cooperate in offering this
simple tribute of respect to the memory Of one
under whose teachings they had imbibed the first
principles of our honorable profession. He would
therefore offer the following resolutions. isja.
'Rssolved, That committee of three be APP
pointed to draft resolutions expressive of the pro-
found feelings of regret with which this Society
have heard Of the death Of DR.. Nathaniel Chap
man, of Philadelphia. I" -N 81
The resolution being seconded by DR.. G. M.
Dove, it was unanimously passed, and the follow
ing gentlemen accordingly appointed by the chair
to constitute said committee: DIR. Alexander T..
P. Garnet, DR.. George NJ Dove, and Dr. Vim.
H. Saunders. II, .sFsl. 4.,,si ,r
The following resolutions having been reported
by the committee, they were unanimously adopted:
| Res0lped, That receive with sentiments of
profound grief the melancholy intelligence this
morning conveyed to us that Dr. Nathaniel Chap
man is no more. f Ni44ae Wttg q
Resolved, That as members Of the profession of
medicine, of which the illustrious deceased was
for SO long period distinguished and shining
ornament, we feel an honest pride in contemplat-
| ing his past career eminent and skilful ply
stefan, a distinguished and profound philosopher,
and as a brilliant and accomplished scholar. f
Resolved, That we tender our cordial sympathies
to his professional associates for the loss Of one
whose enlarged experience, eminent professional
| abilities, and acknowledged skill have for so many
years constituted him the recognised and judicious
counsellor in times of professional need.
ResoLped, That we mingle our feelings of regret
with those of the community in which he resided
for the absence of one whose many social virtues,
varied and pleasing accomplishments, and whose
amable disposition did not fail to win for him the
love, admiration, and esteem of all who knew
him, and whose muniicent charities SO Justly OBJ
tanned for him the character Of public bene-
factor. 7at
ResoEped, That the Secretary of this Society be
instructed to forward to the family of the deceased
a copy of the foregoing proceedings.
w. Fl. SAUNDERS, M. D.,
Recording Secretary.