The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-11-05

Pursuant to notice the Students of the
Barnesville Classical Institute convened
at the Academy, on Friday, Oct. II, 1856,
The meeting was organized by electng j.
/ G. Parker President, George Mason, n.
Fowler and j. S. Hamilton Vice Presi-
dents, and G. w. Weyer Secretary.
The object of the meeting was then
made known TO he the reading Of the
Literary Casket," a paper published by
the Fhilophonean Society Of this Insttu-
ton, and further, the adoption of resolu-
tions expressive Of the sincere regard in
which Mr.. J. l Thompson is held by his
pupils; and their sincere thanks for the
kindness, and rapidity, Of his instructions;
also their lasting regrets that he is about
to retire from the position of Teacher.
| On motion, the President appointed
Committee to draft resolutions, composed
of the following persons, viz: Messrs.
JAS. Smith, J Cool Griffith, w. E
Stamp, ". Linn Reed and A. Lash.
| Daring the absence of the Committee,
neat and appropriate speeches were de-
Iivered by Profs. Thompson and Alder,
in which Mr.. Thompson expressed his
thanks to the students, and his heartfelt
regrets at the certainty of his retirement.
Af,er the above addresses, commendatory
remarks Were made 10y students, during
which time the Committee returned, and
offered the following resolutions, which
were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, Oar much esteemed instruc:o or,
Mr.. j. | Thompson, who has for II
number of years been Teacher in this
place. and for the past three years been
most diliigent and untiring Prof ssor
in this Institution, by which he hiss
gained an imperishable reputatioa
among his students, and all who know
him; and, whereas he has now express
ed his determination to retire, owing
to the loss of health; Therefore, he it
Resolred, That we, the students of this
Insti utien, his friends, are exceedingly
sorry to see him -retigefrsn the oceupa--
ton in which he had SO industriously and
successfully engaged. and that our school
has to be left without his assistance, a po-
sition which is difficult and laborious-
the MathematicalsD Department. -ls
Resolced, That if, for the present, we
must be separated, as teacher and as stu
deuts we yet entertoin the hope that his
health may soon be regained, and we may
yet have the opportunity of receiving lit
erary instruction, from him.
Reso1red, That as for ourselves-the
present students-we offer our kindest
ever manifested towards us while uhder
his government as pupils. and as for those
who have left our School, we have to say
for them, that We never yet heard dis
senting voice as to his qualifications as a
teacher or to his character as gentle
man
Resolrcd, That should Mr.. Thompson,
(whom we shall ever he glad to call by the
endearing name Of friend, no more en-
gage in teaching, We tender our best wishes
for his success in whatever business he
may engage. -..,<
Resolced, That We, as the students of
this Institution, extend our heartfelt and
sincere thanks to the remaining Professors
4 for their untiring assiduity. in imparting
instructions to US, their pupils, and hope
this Institution may long retain the repu-
ta,ion for which it is SO justly celebrated.
On motion, The Secretary was instruc-
ted to have the proceedings of this meet
ing published in the Belmont, Monroe,
Guernsey and Noble county papers.
On motion, The meeting adjourned.
j. G. PARKER, Prast.
G.. W. WEYER, Sec'v. @
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