The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-11-09

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He won an enViable reputation for the
7trlctcst Integrity, and was highly esteemed
by 4 large circle Of friends.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA. - A
called meeting Of the Executive Committee
of the Firgip!ct Historicala and Philosophical
society W..S held at the residence Of William
A. OIury, Esq, in Richmond, on Saturday
'le 30th day OF October, 1850. Present:
Conway Robinson, chairman; Andrew
Johnston, recording secretary: and Thomas
and William A, Maury, members OF the
committee.
On motion Of Mr.. Maury, the following
preamble and resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
"Since the )ast meeting Of this committee
Heath has taken away one Of the oldest and
most valuable of its members-one who, in
the absence of other officers, had presided
sometimes at meetings Of the committee
and sometimes at meetings of the Society.
"Gustavus a. Myers, who died on the
Goth day Of August, 1869, was remarkable
for his diligence in the study of the annals
of Virginia, his solicitude for the preSerya-
tion Of whatever might enrich those annals,
and his zeal in promoting the high and USE
iul objects for the advancement of which
this Society was instituted, and is entitled
to be gratefully remembered for his services
and the many cxcellencies of his character.
His death has caused profound sorrow, and
we deplore his loss : Therefore
"RcSOlued, That the death Of so efficient
member, while the Society is yet strug-
Cling with adverse circumstances, should
inspire his survivors with greater zeal and
energy in the execution of the high trusts
which have been confded to their hands.
"Res0lUed, That the foregoing preamble
and resolution be spread on the record, and
that Il copy of the same be communicated
to the family Of the deceased"
On motion of Mr.. Maury, the sub-com-
mittee heretofore appointed to consider and
recommend suitable persons to be APP
pointed Correspondent Secretary and Ii
brarian were DISCHARGED from the duty OF
recommending Corresponding Secretary !;
and on his further motion it was
"ResoIred, That the executive commit
tee do proceed forthwith to make that ap-
pointment."
Whereupon, on the nomination Of Mr..
Maury, Thomas II. Wynne, Esq, was
unanimously elected the Corresponding
Secretary of the Society.
Mr. Johnston rendered his resignation Of
was accepted.
The committee then proceeded to fill the
vacancy in the committee occasioned by the
death of Mr.. Myers, and, upon Il nomina-
tion made by Colonel Cabell, Andrew john
ston, Esq, was unanimously elected to fill
the said vacancy.
Upon the Recommendation of the Chair
man, it was
"ResoIUed, That in case of the death of
the chairman of the committee, or his re-
signation, or inability by reason of absence
from the city of Richmond or other cause,
TO discharge the duties Of said office, there
be an appointment of chairman pro temp0re
to act until the disability be removed or q
regular chairman is elected"
Whereupon, on motion Of MI. Giles, Will
liam A. Maury, Esq, was appointed chair
man pro tenlpore, under the foregoing reso-
luton.
The Chairman laid before the committee
his correspondence with Hugh Blair Grigs-
by, Esq, under the resolution adopted by
the committee in July last requesting Mr..
Grigsby to prepare and deliver before the
Society at its next annual meeting dis
course on the life and character of the late
William C. Hives, Esq. Whereupon,
"Resolued, That the committee will be
pleased for Mr.. Grigsby to prepare the dis
course on lle lie anu Cual aCleI vi Lue ldtc
President of this Society, William G. Rives,
ESQ.,, and to deliver the same at such meet
ing of the Society as it may be agreeable to
him to deliver it."
The Chairman appointed Dir. Johnston, in
the place Of Mr. Myers, deceased, q member
of the subcommittee to prepare an address
to promote the objects mentioned in the
resolution adopted at the last meeting-to
wit, Speedily procuring money, to be SO in
vested as to produce an interest or income,
to pay the current annual expenses Of the
Society, as we'll as to provide a permanent
fire-proof building for it. Adjourned.
COLD WEATHER.-Since the State Fair