The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-10-27


Death OF JouN TYLER.-Mr. John Tyler,
nm old and highly esteemed commission mer-
chant of this city, died rather suddenly at
his residence, in Sidney, on Monday night at
half-past 10 o'clock. in the sixty-sccond year
OF his age. Mr.. Tyler had been ailing and
confined to his bed for some time, but. his
condition became improved recently, and
he was able to 90 out and attend to his busi-
ness. Mr.. Tyler was member OF the To-
bacco Exchange and Corn Exchange. Yes
terday morning a meeting was held at the
Corn Exchange. and Mr.. Thomas Branch,
First Vice-President, was called to the chair
in the absence of Lewis D. Crenshaw, pre-
sident OF the Association, and 2. &. Cogh-
Ian was appointed secretary.
The Chairman, in some feeling remarks
expressive of the sorrow Of the Association
at the sad occasion which had brought them
together. and his high admiration Of the
sterling qualities which had characterized
the deceased, stated the object of the meet
ing; and thereupon Mr.. George W. Mayo
moved that the Chair appoint committee
of three to draw UP appropriate resolutions,
and appoint four members of the body to
attend the funeral as pall-bearers.
The Chair appointed Messrs. George w.
Mayo, A. L. Elicit, and Peyton Wise, as
Committee on Resolutions, and Jordan ii.
Martin, R. H. Dibrell, and Charles I. Wor-
than, as pall-bearers; and,
On motion of Mr.. T. II. Elicit, the chair
man was appointed the fourth pall-bearer.
On motion Of Mr.. j. j. Waggoner, 1t was
" Resolrcd, That the members Of the EX-
change attend the funeral in body
The meeting then adjourned to > O'Clock
P. NJ to receive the report of the Commit
tee on Resolutions.
The meeting, pursuant to adJournment,
reasSemblcd at O'Clock, and the Chairman
of the committee reported the following
preamble and resolutions which were
unanimously adopted
"Whereas it has pleased Heaven to re-
move from his daily walks amongst us our
fcllow-ctiZcn and associate member John
Tyler, who died on yesterday therefore
be it
q Rcsolred, That while we bow with
reverence to this expression Of the Divine
Will. we cannot but recognize in it the try
ing loss of an esteemed friend and most
worthy citizen. Mr.. Tyler has done business
in this city for long series OF years, IN the
course of which he has discharged every
duty of the merchant so encrgctlcally,
promptly, faithfully, and above reproach, as
TO illustrate in full measure the descryedly
high and HONORABLE character Of his profes.
sion. As a citizen, he has been peaceful
and law-abiding, counselling order and obc-
dience in others, and has so deported him
self as to meet all the requirements which
were made upon him in that capacity. The
loss of Il really good man is always public
loss. We record the sincere conviction ol
our hearts in saying that this was gooo
man.
"Resolyed, That q copy Of these rcsOlu'
tions be furnished by the Secretary TO the
family of the deceased"
3 meeting of the Tobacco trade was also
held, DIR. +. o. Noting, president of the
Association, in the chair, and MIR. X. A
Mills acting as secretary. The Chairman,
in terms OF deep regret at the death OF Mr
TYLER and expressive Of his esteem for him
rs = man and associate member, stated the
object OF the meeting, and thereupon. 1
committee, consisting Of Jordan II. Martin
James A. Scott, and ID. Il. Williams, wa:
appointed to draw up appropriate resolu
tions. The committee retired, and after
short absence reported the following; which
| we're unanimously adopted:
"Whcrcas in the diSpcnSation Of Divine
| Providence there has been removed IRON
our midst by death Il venerable and highly
| respected member Of this Association, Dir
John Tyler; and
| "Whcrcas it is becoming that, KNOWN:
ls we do his many virtues and lis value Il
member OF this body, we should giv'
expression of our profound regret at. ant
the loss we sustain III, his demise there
fore
"Resolred, That in the death of 01r. Ty
Ter the city Of Richmond has lost citiZcl
who, by his conduct rs Il merchant and hl
department as man, has set an example
worthy of all imitation.
" Resolued, That in his death the Asso
citation has lost member who, by his scru
pulous integrity, unfailing courtesy, an!
kindness of heart, has earned for himsel
| the affection and esteem of all its members
" ResoEued, That we profoundly sympa
thize with his bereaved family, who have t.
lament the loss of most atlectionate and dc
voted husband and father.
" ReS0lued, That this Association will at
tend his funeral.
(" Resolyed, That the Secretary communi
cate to the family of the deceased copy o
these resolutions"
Mr.. D. It. Williams pronounced feelin!
eulogy on the deceased and then, on hi
motion, it was -
d" Resolred, That the Chair appoint fou
paU-bearers."
The Chair appointed the following D. I
Williams, A. Z. Browne, Claiborne Barks
dale, and Major Wren.
The meeting then adjourned.