Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-31
REPORT.

REPORT.
Colonel William Tappan Thompson died
at his residence in the city OF Savannah, on
Friday night, the oath of March, 1882, after
an illness of several months, in the seven
tieth year Of his age. For thirty-two years
he was the managing editor OF the Savannah
MORNING NEWS, and he did it successfully.
He was the author of "Major Jones' Court
ship'' and a number of other humorous
works. His published works have passed
through many editions, both in this country
and In England, and have called forth some
OF the most admirable specimens Of cotem-
porary art Ia their Illustrations. He was a
true type Of the scholar and the gentleman,
and for long years he was foremost man
In Georgia journalism. and the highest com
pliment that can be paid him is this, that he
has never written a line that he would wish
now to blot OUTPUT his influence and his
words were ever on the line of advanced
and beautiful thoughts. He was an expo-
nent Of journalism in its purity, and the
maiden's cheeks never bluahed In reading
an article of his, hut the hue Of a subdued
mellowing influence tinged with a beauty
all Of his writings. His pen ever flashed
with reason, for his character was that of a
wise, noble and good man.
As politician he was ardent and decided
pressing the cause he thought right witt
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he was 90 demagogue. If there was one
bad man whose course he despised and
scorned most OF all, it was that of the no.
ltical demagogue. An honest difference of
opinion gave no otter O., but the course of
that man who sought to lead the public
mind astray for mere elf-aggrandizemept
and promotion, found no favor with him.
He lived and died a firm friend of his
country and her Institutions, and long will
his memory be cherished by the wise and
good.
In contemplating the life and character of
cur deceased brother, how much do we find
20 admire, and how great the consultations
which the retrospect of well spent life like
his brings, even at the painful and agoniz-
ing moment of final separation.
Col. W. T. Thompson is no more Death
comes to him at the close of long, honor
able, useful and happy life, and brings to US
all genuine sympathy and regret. Deep
down IN the hearts OF all our people there
will ever remain for this noble man the fra
GRANGE Of the sweetest memories.
RESOLUTIONS.
WHEREAS, The venerable aud dis
tinguished citizen and journalist, Colonel
w. T. Thompson, departed this lie. full of
years and honors, at his residence at Sa-
vannsh, on ths evening of March "a, It is
proper that we should take the earliest oc-
cssiOn as an association to testify the
generation and respect which we ali feel,
aud which is so eminently due to the
memory Of QUE friend and brother whose
spirit mas taken Its fight, and, as we trust,
Is now communing with his illustrious CO.
temporares, Franklin, Faust and Others, in
that world where knowledge is infinite and
joy eternal. Therefore
RESOLVED, That in the decease of Colonel
Thompson, we witness the departure from
among us of one of the most distinguished
journalists Of the State, and of one in whom
were combined in en- eminent degree the
virtues of the private citizen, the patriot
and the Christian. His memory will be
cherished as long as his bright example re-
mains for imitation.
Resolced That in the death of Colonel
Thompson, the Georgia Press has lost one
of its most illustrious members, a man ven
cradle for his long career of public service
as journalist, and whose name is imperish-
ably Identified with the history of the State.
RESOLVED, That while, as members of the
Georgia Press Association, we deplore in
common with the people Of the State, the
death of this distina lished journalist, we
have the grateful assurance that his memo
~ will be ever bo2o+ed by the wise and
good,
lteSOlyed, That we tender to the family Of
the deceased our coincidence and sympathy
That a copy of these resolutions be trans
mitted to them, and copy be furnished the
city papers of Augusta and the Savannah
MORNING NEWS for publication, and that
the papers Of the State be requested to pub J.
llsh the same, j. r. RANDALL,
j. E. BROWN,
Z, W. HANCOCK,
May %, 1882. Committee,