Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-01-27
Belmont Medical Society.

in the town hall OF BarnesVil.e on the zzd
inst, and while in session, the death of DR..
Norris occurred at the residence OF his
brother in this place and was Immediately
reported to the Society, which caused deep
solemnity to rest upon thescountenance OF
every member present. the following are
the resolutions and remarks by the Society
on the occasion.
On motion of Dr. Estep, the following
resolutions were offered to be placed on the
Journal of Society, and for publication in
our county papers.
WHEREAS, it has pleased an all wise prori-
| dence, to remove from our midst Doctor
Norris, whose death occurred this day in
this place at O'Clock, Therefore
Resolved, That in his death society has
lost valuable member, and the medical
Profession learned, worthy, and efficient
Brother, one who had his life been spared,
would have been a valuable accession to the
Profession.
And whereas, the deceased Brother has
lett youag wife, delicately situated with
three sm Ii and interesting children, now
cast into the turbulent ocean OF life, without
any prJvidsr or protector except Him who
has promised t. be husband to the widow
and father to the fatherless. Therefore
Resolved. That we acknowledge our deep
sympathy for the widow. in her pI esent sure
bereavement.
And whereas, Mrs. Norris has by her un-
flinching, and undivided attention TO her
beloved husband at ~ times, bnt especially
the last four months, (when so feeble as to
be unable TO help himselD wstehed over
aim by night and day, until her physical
powers were exhausted, as to PROSTATE her
to the hoor, and when relieved, resumed her
duty, thereby proving herself a true wife,
Therefore
ResOlrcd, That sne deserves and we hope
viii receive the sympathy, and assistance
of her acquaintances generally.
! DIR. Estep remarked that It had been his
happy prive ledge to be acquainted with Dr.
Norris from his boysood up to his death,
and more especially since he h ad engaged
in t he study and practice Of the profession.
H is life had been one Of unceasing toll and
study, he had aseended the Rugged Hill Of
science Under en ,arrssing circumstances,
yet to height of proficiency that would
do honor to any one of his age. The prn-
: ciple part OF his medical reading was under
the supervision o. DR.. Thomas Findiy, he
had received some instructions from DR..
Cambell and SOME from s1nsesf.-s
The Doctor was born and reared in I'm
iontown, making that his permanent hsme
until last spring. when he removed 10 Dcers.
vile, formed a Partnership with DR.. Nc
Nary and over taxed himself with labor to
such an extent that the feeble powers oi
his constitution was completely broken
down in about three months, when becom.
ing helpless he was brought to this place to
be taken care Of By his brother. had the
pleasure OF seeing him at different times
during his affection, and found him always
resigned 10 his fate, giving evid' nse Of his
pref GRAFTON for happy change OF existance
1t was also my happy privesdge TO NEE,
him to-day. When | entered his room
saw he was embraced by the icy arms Of
death, the clammy sweat runaing off il
profusion, his eyCs recediug in their sockets
aid he ga>ping for breath. Yet as ! ap
preached him he with extended arms 2ra iset
God for kis Mercie- and goodness.
d.. CsmbeIi rtnarked he had been &C.
quainted with Dr. Norris AL his lie, knew
him to be good scholar, moral man, ant
one Of the best rerd young medical men i
> had been his pleasure to meet. 1t wa:
customary for men of o.her professions t
pass resolutions relative to the d,rease o
there brethren, and il was but right W,
should do SD the P-esen occasion And a.
though Dr.. Norris Mas not a msnbe- OF ou
Soci.ty. Yet, if he had been spared, i
5 would have been his pleasure to have beer
! with US, and he could fully endorse the senti
ments just expressed.
r Dr. Bailey remarked that il had been hi.
. happy priveIedge to meet Dr.. Norrs in th
sick room and elsewhere. Aud he coult
bear testimony to his social qualities, mora
character, and protest. nal quai fcations
and could fully endors. what had been sal,
of him.
q Dr Hoover SIS that It was true that DR.
Norris was Hst 3 me nber OF eur Society
but thought it right 10 pass some rsso ution
of respect for the deceased. Personally h.
had no acquaintance with the DR.. till h,
: ccme TO this place. He received a not,
from he Dr.. requesting visit from him.
He did visit him, and soon found bin
stricken with death, and though from de
sense he was unable TO talk much. Yet, b.
writing he could converse tiuenty, in whic
he showed himself to be a scholar, and
good medical man, and regretted he had t,
be called away so early in life. He wou
: like copy of the sresolutous furnished L
the paper published in this place.
D DR.. Williams said he also received not,
from DR.. Norris requesting visit from him
S he visited him and from what he saw of tn
: Doctor he could fully acquiese in wha, hat
!. been said Of him.
DR.. Affiick suggested that the resolution
be referred back to DR.. Estep, to take
l more extended view of the case, and max
any additions he saw fit to do.
Dr.. Warfield moved that copy Of IN,
: proceedings. with regard to the death o
DR.. Norris, be forwarded to the widow o
T the deceased brother. w. EsrEP.
THk Sort OF PERSONS WHO TALK DIS
UNION Down SOUTH Houston