Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-12-13
LOCAL..


We regret to learn that Major puriy
Richardson, an old and highly esteemed
citizen Of Arson county, died very sud
Denly. Of heart disease, at his residence,
near Wadesboro', about O'Clock on Sun
day morning Major Richardson was the
uncle Of Colonel John a. Richardson, late
Solicitor Of this judicial District, who died
here very suddenly last Summer. He was
- years OLD at TIE TINA Of his death.
SPLENDID PREMIC MS.--We saw on tx
hlbition at Granger x C!l:les' Hotel, il few
days ago. a beautiful set Of Casters, valued
a: $50. which was awarded 10 Master II.
-. Ham, Of this COUNT, by the Cape Fear
Agricultural Association, for the largest yield
of corn by hoy on one acre Cf!and; also an
elegant Silver Tea Set, complete, awarded
+n1. A. Granger. E.q.. q this county, on
:ald crHp1.-f+ol,!eh".t +. & " ,|11s3tT'.
THE General Secretary at the Capa Fear
Agricultural association is il receipt OF a
moe from a lazy in GoldshOTG', who was
awarded a handsome premium at our last
Fair, acknowledging the reception Of the
premium, and which says /" | am more
tbaa pleased aud lnust say that it far cx-
caa4,ed my expectations. Ny grateful
thanks are due your very generous Asso-
ciat,on." Such words IS these and OK
messed, too, by a lady, convey much Of en-
coI1ragement to the officers of the AssOcia-
ton.
AT meeting Of the Faculty Of the Col
Iega of Physicians au1 Surgeons, held De-
cember 9th, 1872, the following action
was taken:
WHEREAS, 4 Divine Providence has
seen proper to remove from his field Of
labor, our esteemed friend and eminent
Professor of Surgery, Dr.. James Z. Mckee.
ResO{red. That we deeply regret the loss
this community has sustained in parting
with one OF its oldest Physicians. and the
profession one of its best and most eminent
practitioners Of medicine.
Reso,red, That this Faculty has been
deprived o.; one Of its brightest ornaments.
and society OF ou6 Of its most accomplished
and genial gentlemen.
nsso3red, That these resolutions be pub
i;shed in the City papers, and also copy of
same be sent to his tc:cayed family.
DEATH or CAPTAIN BAss.-We were
greatly shocked. on Sunday, to learn of
the death of Captain W. Il. Bass, OF the
firm Of Bass, Scott 6 Co, commission
merchants in this city, which occurred at
lis residence, corner Dock and Seventh
streets, At haIf-paSt ! O'Clock on Sunday
morning. Ee was first taken sick during
Fair week, h'lt veutured out too soon after
recovery and was compelled 10 take to lis
.jed again. The funeral took place yeFtcr-
Icy afternoon. with Masonic rites, and the
body as followed to the grave ny large
eoncourse Cf mourning friends.
Captain Bass was from Wayne county
and had been Ia business, in this city,
ever since the Spring Of 1868. He came
here as a clerk for tha house Of Messrs.
4 tsIo 6 1T lc
On business for himself. In this he was
successful and had just secured n fair start
Ia the world, ard had recently purchased
and improved the residence 1t which he
died. During the latter paIt Of the war he
came to Wilmington as Captain Of q COM
pany q heaEy artillery, attached to the
10Th Moth Carolina Regiment, which was
Oh duty at this post. lie vas a young
nan Of strict integrity, Ct upright business
habits, aud had earned for himself the
high respect aud esteem Of the entire
community, 10y whom his i1ss will fe sir
c:yeiy regrotta
EEs1oLvTIoE6 q KEsPECT.--A called
meeting Of the Chamber Of Commerce was
bcid yesterday morning at tho Exchange.
The object Of the mcctiu. was made known
ky Mr. G. Ii. Robinson, First Vico-Pres:-
dent, who was II tho Chair, il the follow
i:.S remarks
Gcnusa7cn Of U.4 ChaatJer Again we
have assembled iii the performance Il a
sad duty. But a few days ago we met 20
consider the death of a prominent mem
Der and citizen, Col. Il. II. C0w2naud again
has God spoken the word and another Of
our number has answered tho summons.
Captain William L. Bass is dead. \ few
days since and he stood among us in
full health aud vigoT- Comparatively
young, lie locked forward to many years OF
business activity. But he has gone and
the lesson should be au impressive one 10
US who rcnaiu I'VE remember him as
the modest, honest, industrious, merchant
aud citizen, and it is fitting on this occasion
to express Our symptthit5 ana render cur
t-ibuto to his memory. The subjcct Is
noa before the Chamber f,r is consi:!era-
in.
Col. Roger Moaoro, +. Y. kcTchn.I, Esq,
aid Capt. j. ". uiDsoa, were then 4! .
pointed d committee to draft auitatl3 lest
buttons, expressive OF tie deep regret q the
Chamber.
This committee, II n t}r3r Ect;.rn, submit
ted tue folloWin:-, which Wa a,;'f4&s! by
The Chamber;
WHEREAS. Gvd, il: lis i...c-lstaUia Prov
deuce. has removed iICm cur commercial
circle, Cant ". Il. Bass, this chamber has
n
bers, and cur community ono of its h7st
ci liens. One whose carnestnesS and in
segrity coupled with his energy and kind
ness Of heart, has won for him host Of
friends, aud has given him proud position
among the merchants of our city.
Resoired, That blank page of the Jour
hal of this chamber be devotedtO the men,
DRY Of Capt. Bass, with his name, and tho
date Of his death inscribed thereon.
Reso!ted .ftgther, That as a mark vi
our respect, the members Of this chamber
attend his funeral III a body at o'clock
this afternoon.
Resotred, That these resolutions be pub
llshed in the city papers ana the Secretary
be instructed to forward a copy Of the same
to the family of the deceased.
FIRE IN SMTFHYIELE.
the TOWN again Visited by the Dc&-