Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1872-04-27
Tribute of Respect.

At a meeting OF the Faculty ana STU
dents of West Tennessee College, held in
the Chapel, at l o'clock, pm, April oath,
the following Preamble and Resolutions
were read by the President, and unani-
mously adopted.
WHEREAS, The Supreme Dlsposer OF
events has again called US 10 mourn the loss
Of student of this College, under circum-
stances which render 1t I eculiarly solemn
and affecting; therefore,
Resolved, That in the death Of Charles
! Galloway Brooks, a member Of tho Senior
Glass OF West Tennessee College, we rccog-
nize the hand Of Him whose way is in the
sea, his path in the great waters, and his
footsteps are not known.
ReSOlred, That the Faculty and Stu
dents Of this College entertain a profound
sense Of the many virtues which adorned
the character Of the deceased; and, more
particularly his uncommon diligence, I'M
deyiatiag punctuality, and truly Christian
department.
Resolved, That his death has created
void in our little circle, and in our afec-
tions which will not easily be filed; and
that the recollection OF his example is well
adapted 10 stimulate both Professors and
Students to more earnest and eonscien-
tious discharge of duty.
RssolUed, That IN this solemn DISPENSE
ton OF Divine 70 sidence. we have another
and most impressive lesson of human frail-
ty, and the necessity Of working while it is
called to-day, for the night cometh when
no man can work.
ResOlued, That we extend 10 the family
Of the deceased, and other relatives, our
sincere sympathy, on this melancholy oc-
casion, commencing them to the merciful
regard of our Heavenly Father, who doth
not willingly grieve nor afiict the children
of men.
ResoIred, That in testimony Of our high
appreciation of the virtues of our deceased
friend, the exercises OF the College be sus-
pended for one day, to afford the Faculty
and Students an opportunity of participa-
ting in the funeral solemnities.
Resolved, That the editors Of the city
papers be respectfully requested to publish
the above Preamble and Resolutions, and
that copy of the same be transmitted to
sAS H.aANheS VI AiN ANSanCGs
At 4 meeting of the Pa,tonian Literary
Society of West Tennessee College, Z. D.
Cochrane in the Chair, the following Pre-
amble and Resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, In the mysterious providence
Of God, c. C. Brooks, n member of this So
ciety, has been removed by the hand Of
death. therefore
ResoEued, That we will cherish his men,
DRY with that respect and affection which
are due to eminent moral worth in all the
relations of life; and, more particularly, to
his courteous and honorable bearing as a
member of this Society, in the prosperity of
which he always manifested the deepest in
terest.
ReSolUod, That we sincerely sympathize
with the family and other relatives of the
deceased, in their irreparable loss, but re-
joiee with them in the assurance that thu ir
loss is his unspeakable gam.
RESOLVED, That in testimony Of our res
pect for his talents and virtues, his modest
worth and unobtrusive piety, we wear the
usual badge Of mourning thirty days; that
the above Preamble and Resolutions be in
serted in the records OF the Society; copy
to the family of the deceased;
and, also, to the Editors of the WING AND
TRIBUNE, for publication.
H. Z. BRYsoN,
E. D. COCHRANE,
S. D. HAYS,
Committee.