Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-12-22
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CASTLE HILL, Sd Nov, 1855.
Ny Dear Sir Al the late meeting of the Farmers
Assembly it was made my pleasing duty, by resolution
unanimously passed by that body communicate to you
their grateful acceptance Of the noble and munifcent do
nation made by you Tor the establishment of Professor
ship OF Agriculture in the University Of Vrgina-an act
emitting you in their estimation, 10 the enduring graft
tude Of all good citizens well OF the special repre
senatves of the agricultural interest; and at the same
time TO convey to you the cordial expression Of the high
esteem and respect they entertain for you personally An
official copy Of that resolution have the honor here with
to present TO you.
In order ry into effect in the most satisfactory
manner the objects of your wise and liberal benefction
committee Of five, OF which you made n member
appointed 10 confer with the Board Visitors OF the
University and TO arrange with them the necessary pre
mnaes for the establishment OF the proposed Professor.
ship and in further testimony Of the sentiments
by your generous and enlightened public pt the com.
ntee instructed 20 express the unanimous wish of
the Farmers Assembly that the Of the noble donor
shouli be connected with the Chair endowed by him
By another resolution prompted by the same feelings Of
gratitude and respect, the Executive Committee was
charged TO bust and portrait Of you TO be made
20 transmit TO future generations the likeness Of one TO
whom they will owe the precious benefits OF so liberal
provision for want, hitherto unsuppied ia systems
OF public education transcript OF these several pro-
ceedngs Of the Farmers Assembly is herewith annexed
forming part Of the official record with the reso-
luton first aforementioned.
10 communicating you, my dear sir, these various
and emphatic manifestations Of the feelings with which
the hearts Of the Farmers ACCOMPLISHMENTS doubt not
In unson with those OF the whole commuuity-oyeroved
towards the occasion Of your noble and wise mu-
n6cence, beg 70 be permitted to express my humble
but ardent participation 10 them ALL aud 70 congratulate
you having set example Of liberaty Of public spi
rit and enlightened PATRIOTISM well a. Of true glory
which, both by It's moral influence and its direct practical
resul.s will be fruitful Ia the richest blessings 10 tina, an
cient aud venerable mmOnwealth which claims the first
duty aud best services Of us all.
Accept pray you my dear SIR the sentiments Of cor
dial regard with which have the honor to DO your friend
and obedieut servant, w. q. RIYES
Speaker Of the Farmers Assembly.
To PBfLP ST. GLoRGE CocKE, President Of the Virgin
Ia State Agricultural Society.
To the above communication Mr.. CocKE returned the
following
Dear Sir To receive At your hands such distinguished
marks Of appreciation and esteem you have done
the honor 70 communicate, IN the resolutions OF the Re-
representatives. Of the Agricutusts Of the State has moved
deeply, for such honor from such quarter is well
worthy the ambition Of any man 70 attain to-I will not
| say 70 merit, for this could not well be.
BE assured, my dear sir that IL will remain most
dear 10 my heart evidence Of the generous and noble
appreciation and reward Of my humble but efforts
~ great patriotic causcan appreciation aEd reward
from source the highest and most dsintcrcsed that
could possibly exist in any county amongst men-and
that, whilst live, shall be ceercd by such ennobhng
sympathy, and shall bcqusath these honorable iesin0n
al ne the hshcst legacy 20 descendants.
Accept SIR assurances Of the very high respect and
gard with which remain your most obodicnt servant
PHILIP ST. GEORGE COOKE.
Hon W. g. RIvEs, Speaker Of the Farmers Assembly.