National Republican., 1875-07-24
DIR. xNxurcr THOMPSON.
Meeting Of His Lats Assosistss Tribute ef
Rasueot to His Msmory

Respect 70 611 memory.
There was special meeting Of the Carroll In
stifute last evening at their hall on q street,
near Tenth, for the purpose Of passing measures
Of respect to DR.. Benedict Thompson, who died
Thursdsy evening. DR.. Thompson was, st the
time Of bis death, president OF the institute.
Vice President John Bingham occupied the
chair, and Mr.. John T. Fsllon acted as secretary.
nv Bingham, in calling the meeting e order,
ssisS pssS pad Sl an eiOSI:ns tribute to
the memory Of the deceased.
On motion Of Captain MacMahon, the follow
prepare resolutions, expressive % Of the sentiment
Of the institute IN respect TO the death Of their
late president: Messrs. MaeMahon, Lackey,
mittee after q short interval reported the fol-
lowing resolutions, which were unanimously
Resolved, That the members Of the Carroll In
stitute assemble this evening with feelings Of the
deepest sorrow, but with humble submission to,
ss s0S for tS
Of Dr.. Benedict Thompson, long connected with
this Institute, and at the time Of his death It's
worthy and respected president.
Resolved, That the members Of this Institute
will ever cherish Q lively and grateful remain
brance Of the services rendered TO It by the de-
manifested In his sincerity and kindness Of heart,
his amia BILE department and gentle manners, and
Christian faith, Intelligence and morality.
RESOLVED, That we will ever cherish proud re-
membrance OF his attainments as q scholar, his
fneepuous disposition, and that WhiIe his loss
creates o serious void In our literary society,
social and religious circles, his example while
BY the esteem and gratitude he so well merited.
Rssoiped, That the members Of the institute
attend the funeral In body. e.
Resolred, That committee be appointed to CON
yey these re. olutions TO the afflicted family OF
the deceased, and to publish them as an earnest
testimonial Of the sentiment of this meeting. On
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badges for the members Of the society.
Messrs. Wallace, McDermott, and Donahue
were appointed 2 COMMITTEES to enter the names
Capt. MacMahoD, Z. ]. Donahue, Mr.. w allace,
F. p. Hay, and Mr.. Collins, each spoke In glow
ing terms o., and paid an eloquent tribute to the
The Institute was then adjourned, to meet at
their hall, at o'clock tomorrow afternoon, prior
occurs from his residence No. COS: street north
west, tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
Meeting Of Medical Society.
There was a special meeting OF the Medical So
ciety Of the District of Columbia last evening" to
take measures regarding the death of Dr.Thomp-
SOD, who was a member Of their organization. DR..
Borrovs occupied the ehair, and DR.. KleinschmIdt
acted as secretary. ..r...
The Chair announced the death Of DIR. Thomp-
son, and stated the purpose Of the meeting.
On motion OF DR.. Palmer, the following were
7Dpointed committee to prepare resolutions OF
I.Epect: Drs. FranIoni, y. Z. Hagner, Palmer,
Ashford and Herbert.
The committee retired, and soon returned with
the following resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted:
Whereas DIR. Benedict Thompson, in the fresh
ness dvigor of his manhood, has been suddenly
removed BY death from his career Of usefulness
in this community and Of active effort in the
Medical Society Of the District Of Columbia
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That in his death this society has lost
member whose devotion 10 duty has been tested,
and whose professional standing was without re-
proach.
Resolved, That we recognize in the career Of
DR.. B. Thompson an illustration Of manly virtue,
Of noble purpose, Of answering integrity, and Of
unusual abilities.
Resolved, That we tender to his family our SIN
expressions Of coincidence in their irreparabe
bereavement, and assure them that our grief is
but inferior to theirs.
Resolved, That q copy of these resolutions, un-
der the seal OF the society, be communicated TO
the family Of our deceased member, and published
in the daily papers.
Resolved, That this society attend the funeral in
body.
Before the adoption Of the resolutions Drs.
Franzonf, Morgan and Hsgner eulogized the de-
ceased in q few eloquent words.
Drs. Hagner, Hartfgan and W. W. johnson
were appointed committee OF arrangements tc
take charge Of the funeral; after which the 50
ciety adjourned.