Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-13
HONOR Mr.. PURCELL,
THs CHAMBER Of coMMeRce's TRt-
BUTTE TO HIS MEMORY.
The Standing Cotnmittccs Of the Body An
no~unccd-Ncw Steamship Line
Other Matters

4 quarterly meeting OF the Richmond
Chamber Of Commerce was held yesterday
evening az g o'clock. IN the absence Of the
president Air S. II. Halves. frat vice
president. occupying the chair.
After tho reading % the minutes OF the
prcccuns meeting. upon motion OF Mt.
u. ~. Powers a committee Of five was
appointed 10 draft resolutions in honor
Of uc late John Purcell. The committee
which consisted Of Mcssrs.. II. W. Powers
Joan %. Montague. James W. Allison
}. Taylor Eiiysou. and s. W. Travefs'
after retiring. submitted through their
Chairman. Mr.. Powers. the following pre-
amnic ana resolutions.
Whereas. IL hath pleased an all-wise
Providence 60 remove from our mldst
one Of our oldest ari most highly hon
orcl merchants. John Purcell, VIII Tor
many wears WIS closely and prominently
iJ.o,ierl with every movement calcu-
l.trl to promote the advancement and
prosperity Of This, MS native city, 1t IS
pr.i.r Shat This chamber should place
on record % tribute q respect TO his
memory ana a testimonial Of its esteem.
Prom carly youth 60 the rpc age OF
g. Do was actively engaged in commercial
Ale Ass % businessman none stood higher
iu This community. His Judgment was
Si.I1 ana accurate. hts convictions strong
ana fearless. ha enterprise unt.ring, aud
l- Integrity spouess.
Nl.I. throughout life engaged in an
..-.r"r f.f-.r.rn. ~ his .uln I4 atKHEg
f.nl t.ur t0 actively cooperate in the
v.Ih ol jhis chamber ana the Board OF
rf... au Institution which preceded il.
iI- .f.ri most efficiently upon The direc.
t..g .l both ORGANIZATIONS. and IN this
chamber upon SOME of lts most important
committees uut. The end of his useful
H. lul ever tyiacrl that lively interest
n ifs affairs which characterized ms
..sl in al good works.
While p~r.-,mInauuy % Businessman.
never seeking public honors. ne felt
deepest concern in public affairs. and
$40 Itr -1 lance OF his fcilov-Citizens con-
to- o. serve for q term % years I'm The
'.'t council in which body his charac-
f,'.-tr nI.lty ana ripe judgment were
.t great practical benefit and value.
1l ti, same manner his earnest public
rt ua, manifested during the late war
I. touI tte gag. for service as a soldier
..r..If. Do r.utt red sin more valuable
-.rr.p With lis usuti llberality ne
equipped the Purcell battery. which. bear
il- DIS name. became famous for gallant
p rf..e throughout Thar great struggle,
r.. tr ...t,.. IL, most essential aid to
t.. cams. for which his business afforded
... r-,r.rt.rift.s b. united himself
,.fn. l... rlul.uce corus and was ever
.I .l.,fatiue the su0erincs Of the
wounded and DYING sollIcry. In the truest
n le Was Dc devoted patriot. a good
-'t % min OF none anu generous
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