Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-03-06
wAsHIssros NATIONAL Moxyn.yr ovsror.

"A5hiSS1oS NATIONAL AoNunbNr CvSroE.
hhohs THE PROCEEDINGS Of tbs Washingtou
National Monument Society, ~ the meeting O.
This day. are the following: ..... .--s !
Mr.. William w. Coreoran vas mar mouei ~
elect to NIL the vacancy eau-ed ny the death
OF Mr.. Philip X. FendalI, late Third Vice Prs
ldeni, and the following gentlemen were unan-
iusously elected Is MI the yaesn siss oln~ed by
the deaths of GCl. Peter Foree, OIL William
l. Hodge, and Mr.. Philip X. FendaIl, VIZ
heesrs. Alexander X. ShspherI, Fftlhugh
Coyls, and DIR. Charles II. Nichols. =
The secrstary snnoHnscd the death Of Mr..
and, upon motion, q committee Of three q m
posed Of Judge James Dunlop. AMI N .ssrs
John II. Blake and James n. Carlisle, was ap-
pointed BY the OMAR TO prprare a tribute OF re-
spect 10 the memory of the Deceased. The com
mittee then reported the following preamble
and resolutions; which Were unanimously
adopted: 'j.f.---.. ..r. '.-|~1
Ii has been only few weeks since THE Soci
ETY. was called upon TO give expression to its
grief on the death OF two Of its mos, yslu "a
members, and now again il has 70 lament the
demise OF anoIner, who was respected ard
esteemed wherever known. Philip Richard
Fsndais, the Third Vice President OF the Soci-
ETY., departed this life on the 10Th inst An che
73d year Of hI. age.
Hr. Pendall was a gentleman Of the old
school, deeply imDned with the patriotism
l. arning, purity, and probity Of me founders of
the Repuoiic-some of whom he personally
knew-who embodied in the written aOonsti-
reyered their work as OF priceless value. and
by precspt and example Commended il to the
reverence and love of his countrymen
Mr.. fendall was not only emine mt IN his pro-
fesslon, the iaw-he was also an accomplished
Belle Lertres scholar, well read i'm the early
Colonial history OF his own country and the
history Of the mother country, and was espe-
clally familiar with the struggles of our an,ses-
tors for liberty, from the time OF Magma Charta
TO the English Revolution in loss His mind
was stored with useful Information Of every
description which was readily brought into
req uisition 20 illustrate and adorn his own Wig
orous reflections. He was An able and elegant
writer, good speaker, presenting his views IN
clear and forcibie lang uage, and in an animated
and earnest manner. Though ardent in his
feelings, and strong in his convictions he was
Tolerant OF the opinions of those who differed
from him. He conceded TO every one the right
10 think for himself, and only combated what
ne conceived to be error with argument, and
never wounded the sensiblitv of his anfago-
&ist by harsh expressions or provoking taunts
Mr.. Fendall was patriot in the fullest sense
Of the word; proud OF his country. a defender
OF the Constitution, and an upholder of the
laws. He detssted tyranny and oppression
and advocated intelligent and regulated liberty
sing great blandness Of manner and con-
geniality Of feelings, every one received from
him the courtesy and consideration expected
OF Well bred and true gentleman He was as
modest and unass mining as he was learner and
gnileless; sincere and true; amiable and beloved
IN all the relations of domestic and private life
In every respect he was a model gentleman and
ciflzen, and such was the estimation in which
he was held by all Who knew him.
As member OF this Society he was devoted
TO the patriotic work confided to us, and labored
for many years with his pen and influence TO
promote its interests. His loss TO us is severe,
and We duly appreciate il. Therefore
ReSoired, That We mourn the death OF Philip
X. F-ndall, our friend and Associate who early
and long gave his influence and time. in un.
wearisd efforts, To raise monument in this
city 10 the memory of the Father Of his Country
h~ III fav,sk
for his memory, we will wear the usual badge
OF mourning.
ReSOlrsd, That copy Of these proceeding b.
sent 10 the family, with the expression of our
sincere sympathy in their berea yement and
that they be- published.
JOHN CARROLL BRENT. Secretarv