The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-03-22

March 20, ls73 committee, consisting Of Drs. Cum
ningham, Wexford, Parker Tompkins, aud Coax
ley having been appointed 10 draft suitable rcsoll
tons In regard TO the death Of DR.. R. s. j. PEE
BLES, reported as follows
Again the Angel of Death has been In our midst
and the Richmond Academy Of Medicine have wit
messed the funeral rites over one who was among
the youngest but most respected OF Its fellows.
Since our last regular meeting, In common with the
profession of this city and State, we have been
called upon to mourn the death Of DR.. r. s. j.
PEBBLES, late professor of chemistry In the Medl-
cal College Of Virginia, who having barely reached
the prime Of life, after long and painful Illness.
during which he calmly set his house In order
peacefully passed from the scene Of bis earthly
labors on the evening Of the lath instant. Never
have we had occasion to mourn the loss of brighter
ornament to profession, met together to offer
our tribute Of respect - the memory OF one who
was more entitled TO our love and esteem. Born III
Virginia, and inheriting name that was already
distinguished in the medical profession Of this
country, In early childhood he consigned to the
care Of relative In the city of Philadelphia, where
| lie passed his youth and completed his collegiate
education. After attending one session ut the Uni
versty Of Pennsylvania he abandoned the study Of
medicine to cast his lot with the people of his native
state 50 soon as she seeded from the Federal
| Union. Entering the Confederate army as q
private soldier In an infantry company, after
some months Of actual service his falling health
| induced him to apply for position In Richmond
with the privilege Of attending lectures at the Med
lcal College of Virginia, where he graduated with
distinction In the spring of 1862. On his examina-
| ton by the Army Medical Board, though only an
applicant for the position OF assistant surgeon, he
WIS unanimously recommended for and received the
appointment Of full surgeon, In whica capacity be
served In various positions Of honor and RESPONSE
hty until the close OF the war; when he located In
Richmond, where he had made many friends whilst
acting rs Assistant Medical Director Of General
Hospitals in this State. In the organization Of the
summer school connected with the Medical College
Of Virginia, he received the appointment of lec-
turer OH obstetrics and diseases Of women and chill
Gren, where his success lecturer and teacher wat
marked that when the Chair OF Che nistry in bis
Alma Muter became vacant In ls7O he received the
appointment Of professor in the institution, ant
performed the duties of his Office with such eminent
ability TO excite the admiration Of his colleagues
| and 10 gain the love and esteem Of his class APP
pointed by the City Council member OF the Boaro
Of Health, he entered upon his dutles with zeal and
intelligence and TO his untiring energy is due nc
small share of the good this community Lave expert
enced from the organization Of that body.
| From the above brief record 1t will appear that
the crown which adorned his young life was by nc
means wanting IN public laures. and that, too, when
the most conspicuous trait Of his character IN
1 innate modesty which caused him TO seek retire.
ment rather than prominence, unless impelled by
the demands OF duty, urged by the request OF his
| colleagues. student by inclination, dligent In
the pursuit Of knowledge, remarkable as well for
quEckness Of perception for thoroughness Of re-
Search the accuracy OF his information was admit
ted by his brethren In a matters that he professed
Al, lxf,a
OF professional propricty aud honor. bis courteous
bearing and kindness Of manner endearcd him to all
Of his brethren In the profession, and especially to
It's younger members, to whose assistance he was
ever ready to come ever at the sacrifice OF his OWL
comfort and convenience Asapbysician bis career
was characterized by disnterested love Of his pro-
fcssion united with the highest estimate OF It's Gu
ties which faithfully and corscientiously per.
formed toward all who required his services lnde-
pendent and selfreant by nature, lie was ever con.
sideratc of the feelings Of all who differed with him
In opinion. 4 true friend, dcVoed husband and
father generous, amable and brave, In his private
life he truly exemplitled the virtues that adorn the
character of Christian gentleman.
"such were some of the qualities which entitled
our departed friend TO our love and esteem wher
living and now that his earthly ties are severed We
desire to testify to our high appreciation OF hit
merits and 10 offer o tribute to his memory. There
fore Ue 1t
Resolred, That whilst we bow In humble sub
mission to the Divine VIII which has seen Gt to re-
| move our beloved brother DIR. K. s. J. PEBBLES
from our midst we will ever cherish his memory IL
| our hearts and endeayor to emulate his example.
RESOLVED, That copy OF the foregoing preamble
and re olutions te transmitted by the President o.
the Academy to tho family Of DIR. PEBBLES, Will
assurances Of our sincere sympathy III their atic.
ton and IN d bereavement common to them and Z
ourselves.
) "Resolred That these proceedings be entered OF
the minutes Of the Academy, and he published II
t The Virginia Clinical Record, and in the dail!
papers Of this CITY,"
Ed. CUNNINGHAM, President.