Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-10-20

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DEATH or HON, VINCENT c. oILPIN.
1t is with unfeigned regret we announce
in our issue to-day, the death of Hon.
Vincent C. Gilpin, Mayor of the City of
Wilmington. While in attendance on his
official duties about week since, he was
suddenly and severely attacked by an ac-
cute disease, and although Immediately
and continuously attended by the highest
professional skill, he expired about eleven
O'Clock on last Saturday morning His
death was shock to the community, and
produced a profound sensation of sadness
Many were not aware of his illness, and
except his immediate friends and those
with whom he was officially connected,
few were informed of the severity of his
su6erings until the announcement that he
had passed from time to eternity. He
was in the prime of life, and in the midst
of his usefulness, when the messenger
summoned him hence.
MIR. Gilpin was born in the State Of
Delaware, although when young he re-
moved to Philadelphia, where he was en-
gagged in mercantile life for a number Of
years. Returning to his native State, he
embarked in business in this city, and by
his industry, integrity and high sense o.
mercantile honor won an enyiable po-
siton in our community. His fellow
citizens soon selected him for honorable
stations in public life. In 1850 he was
elected a member Of the City Council
was President of that body for several
years-and in 1860 was elected Mayor by
the popular voice. He was reelected ey-
cry year until his death.
He was an excellent officer, discharging
all his duties with uprightness and honor.
At the very commencement Of this wicked
Rebellion, he was found true to his coun-
try and anxious to maintain its authority
by every means at hisdi.posal. He great
ly assisted, by the proper exercise Of til,
power reposed in him. in placing the Firs
Delaware soldiers in the field. His coun
sci and advice we're sought after by 10y
al men in all emergencies, and he mad
many sacrifices upon the altar of his coun
try. In his death our citizens have no
only lost the chief officer of their City
but kind, benevolent and charitable man
His remains will be consigned to their las
resting place this afternoon at 3 o'clock
The City Council was convened on Sat
urday evening, and the following pream
bic and resolutions were unanimous
adopted -
WHEREAS, The City Coun,il Of nlim.ngto
lave received with sincere sorrow. the unexI eel
cd aud sad Intelligence OF the death OF Vncet
c, Gilpn, our worthy and esteemed Mayor. an
WHEREAS, We but imperfectly express ou
sense Of his merits and the public sentiments
this our testimony Of his high character as
man, and his abilities as public officer. II
was sincere, flank and honest, true and firm i
his friendship, eEiuently loyal anl patriotic
having been fur times called by the citizens {
Wilmington to the Chief Magistracy Of the cit,
Two years of his official career have been durn
the Rebellion, and his acts and influence duril
that time have been to iufuse confidence in ii
minds Of his constituents, and preserved pea
and order throughout the city.
Hts9feef That the members Of Council deep
symphthize with his beresved family, ia this d
peusation Ut Divine Providence, aud while v
how submissigely 10 tie will of Almighty Co
we feel, in common with the citizens of tLis cor
nuuity, that We have lost Il capable and etiiclel
oilicer, and as individuals, kind, warm, PEI
sonal friend.
Resolvei, That this Couaoil ns tribute Of r,
sEeet for the memory Of the DECEASED, will q
tenu his funeral 10 body ut the time appoint,
for his intermeut.
Resoieed. That a Committee Of Ave, one fro
each ward, be appointed to mike the neccssa
arrangements for atieuliug the fuuera, and
communicate the above resolutions to his fnmil
anu tender 10 them in our name the upieirp
ccnloleuce Of Council on this occasion uf IA,
itieparable loss.
Resoi0fd, That all the municipal officers Of I
city be requested to attend with Council in d
lat mark OF respect for our deceased MAJ
hiatt hels IN The c!ty he tolled the Aags plnt
~ half mas and the cizeas he req rested
close their respective pIi,es of business, duri
'he passage + the funeral.
We are authorized to request o
citizens generally, to bring their priva
carriages and attend the funeral OF Nlay
Gipin, from his late residence in NJ
Street, this afternoon at o clock.