The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-03-11
Common Council.

Common Council.
MEETING YESTERDAY IN RESPECT TO THE
MEMORY OF MICHAEL II. IRWIN, LATE MEN,
BER or THE COUNCIL FROM JACKSON WARD
RESOLUTIONS ADoPrED-PALLB BEARERS AP-
POINTED, &C.
An adjourned meeting OF the Common
Council was held Yesterday afternoon at 8
o'clock-President Manson in the chair.
Present at roll-call: Messrs. Adams, Chris
tiaD, Crenshaw, Curtis, Davis Of Madison
Ward, Edwards, Elicit, Ellyson, Gentry,
Goddin, Hargrove, Hayes, Mcdowell,
Pierce, Phillips, Pollock, Straus, Taylor,
and Wood.
The Chair announced the death OF Mr.. NJ.
II. Irwin, OF jackson Ward.
Mr.. Gentry moved that committee OF
five be appointed to prepare suitable reso-
lutions. Agreed to.
The Chair appointed Messrs. Gentry,
Taylor, Christian, Ellyson, and Crenshaw.
The committee retired, and after brief
absence reported through their chairman
(Mr. Gentry the following:
Whereas 1t has pleased God Ia His inscrn.
table providence to remove from our midst
our esteemed associate Michael II. Irwin,
and while we bow in humble submission to
this dispensltion, II is meet and proper,
and justly due to the memory OF the de-
ceased, that we place on record our estimate
Of his worth, our sorrow at his death, and
our sympathy with his family in theif sad
bereavement; therefore
Resolued, That in the death OF Michael
II. irwin this body has lost member con-
spicuous for his integrity, his industry, and
the faithful discharge OF his duties.
hat -. &, I'm oft h0u
lost useful citizen, and society 600 /
man.
ReS0lued, That we mourn the loss OF our
friend with sincere sorrow, and deeply
sympathiZe with his family in their grief.
Resolved, That we tender 10 them our
heartfelt coincidence, and that these resoln-
tions be placed upon the records and copy
furnished his family.
RESOLVED, That we attend bis funeral in a
body, and the members OF the Board OF Al
dermen are hereby respectfully and cordially
invited to unite with lis in paying this last,
| sad tribute OF respect 10 our deceased mem.
ber, and the Sergeant-at-A is instructed
to make the necessary arrangements there
| for.
Mr.. Pollock moved that the resolutions be
adopted.
MI. ktliIlts IT dl iOl III liSlut5 W sNbOhs
the resolutions OF the committee, said his
reflections were Of the saddest nature. We
are born to die when, only the God of
nature knows. This bright evening IS
clouded by the sorrow OF our hearts, and
as we mngle our grief with those whose
hearts are ringing in anguish, we must feel
that this day is hallowed with the priceless
knowledge that our respected cotempOrary
in the service OF this city died as he bad
lived, "spotless in the eyes OF the world"
What better epitaph could my mind dictate
or could bis dead heart wish if it were capa-
Bile OF selecting? Perhaps, Mr. Presi-
dent, my intimacy with the deceased, run
ming through score OF years, rem
der me fully qualified to speak know
ingly, and when my mind reverts TO
my boyhOod and through my early man.
hood, no one stands more prominently in
my mind for uprightness, probty, truth
fulness Of character, generosity, and noble
manhood than VI. II. Irwin. IL may be said
that he was truly the architect OF his Tor
tunes. Born in that far-of isle whose sur
ferings to-day are awakening the sympathy
OF the civilized world, he in early life came
to dhis city. With but scanty means,
though determined heart, he began his
career in the city OF his adoption, and by
frugalty and honorable dealing with lis
fellow. citizens he not only acquired com
potency, but an honorable name, that be
| leaves to his discOnsollte widow and loving
children as priceless heirloom. One by
one we are entering the long Journey.
few days ago we were called upon to pay
our homage and respects to member OF th'
Board OF Aldermen, who now fills an honor
able grave. III | mistake not, our dead com
rade was one OF the cOncOurse who followed
him to his grave. Little did he think that bt
would be next. We are thus shown amit
the busy hum OF life that death hover
around us, and my trust, Mr.. President, Il
that | may so live that when die my fel
low-citizens may accord TO my childrer
what we willingly tender to the family o
NJ. III. Irvin-0ur respect, our love, ou
sympathy, and testimonial OF "worth o
character" With this boon to heal thei
sorrowng hearts. may they be stimulated
to live wortbily among their felow-citizen'
and to be worthy OF the good name lief
them. So, Mr.. President, IN the name O.
this Council trust that | shall be permit
ted to bequeath to the children OF VI. Ii
Irwin our highest testimonials OF his up
rightness, fearlcssness, and steadlastness a
an honorable representative Of his adopted
city.
The Chair announced the following pail
bearers: Messrs. James Hayes, Marshal
Ward; John NJ. Higgins, Jefferson Ward
Charles +. Taylor, Madison Ward; T. II
Elicit. Monroe Ward; w. j. Gentry, Jack
son Ward; l.. S. Edwards, Clay Ward; j
C.. Dickerson. chairman OF the Committee
on Claims and Salaries; and III. c. Adams
chairman OF the Committee on the Flrs
Market.
Adjourned until Monday at p. NJ.