Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-11-06
Tribute to J. |. Thomson.

Pursuant TO notice the students of the
Barnespilie Classical Institute eonveaad a
the Academy on SstlrtaT,3ct. 9th Tn,
meeting was organized by electing ]. {
Parker President, Geo. Mason, n. Fowler
and J. S. Hamilton cc-presidents. ant
G. w. Weyer Secretary. The object O
the meeting was then made known to ht
the reading OF the Literary Caske,,'' I
paper published by the Philophonean Soci
ETY. of this Institution; and, further, the
adoption of resolutions expressive of the
sincere regard in which Mr. J. |. Thomp.
son is held by his pupils; and their sincere
thanks FOR the kindness ard rapidly of his
instructions, also their alAhg regrets tha,
lie is about to retire from the position of d
teacher.
On motion, the President appointed q
Committee TO draf, resolutions. composed ot
the ft flowing persons. viz: Messrs. James
Smith, J. c. Griffith, w. E. Stump, A.
Lash and w. L. Reed.
During the absence Of the Committee
neat and instructive speeches were deliver
ed by Prols. Thompson and Alier, in which
DIR. Thompson expressed his thanks to the
students, also his heartfelt regrets at the
certainty OF his retirement. After the above
addresses, CONNIE ndatory remarks were made
by students, during which time the. Com
mirtee returned and reported the following
preamble and resolutions, which were unan-
imously adopted:
WHEREAS, Our much esteemed instru ctor,
Mr. J. l. Thompson, who has for number
of years been teacher in this place, and
for the past three years been a most dill
gent and never-tiring Professor in this In
stitution, by which he has gained an imper.
ishable reputation among his students, and
all who know him, and has now expressed
his determined to retire, owing to the loss
OF health, therefore,
Resolced, That we, the students of this
Institution, his friends, are exceedingly
sorry to see him retire from the occupation
in which he had SO industriously and sue.
ccssfuiy engaged; and that ou1 school has
to be left without his assistance, position
that was difficult and laborious-the Matae
matical Department.
K so'ced, That if for the present we must
be separated, as-teacher and as students. we
yet entertain the hope that his health may
soon be regained, ond we may yet have the
opportunity Of receiving literary instruction
of him.
Resolved, Tina; as for ourselves, the pres
ent students, we offer our kindest regards
for the care and industry he has ever mani
Tested towards Us. while under his govern
ment as pupils; and as for those who have
left our school, we have to say tor them
that we never yet heard dissenting voice
t. his qualifications as a teacher, or to his
character as gentleman.
Resaired, That, should Mr. Thompson,
whom we shall ever be glad 10 call by the
endearing name of friend, no more engage
in teaching, we tender our best wishes for
his success in whatever business he NAV
engage.
ReSoired, That we, as students of this In.
s,itutun, extend our heartfelt and sincere
,hanks to the remaining Professors for their
untirng assidury in imParting instruction
TO US, their pupils; and hope this In, t;,ution
may long reran the reputation lor which it
is SO justly celebrated.
On motion. the Secretary was instructed
to have the proceedings of this meeting
published in the Belmont, Monroe, Cue, H.
sey and Noble county papers.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
J. G.. PARKER, Pres't.
G.. w. WEYER, Sec'y.