Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-13
SENATOR DANIELS GRAFTON.
Splendid Tribute Ia the Services of
Professor Minor.


Al the conclusion Of Professor Thorn
tons remarks Senator John w. Daniel
the orator Of the occasion, was introduced
When the applause that greeted the Sena-
tor had subsidized ne stepped forward and
said:
Nations are accustomed to load with
honors and emoluments those generals
who bring TO their capitals the captiyes
and the spoils Of war.
Much more happiness should they find
IN celebrating those characters who in
still into society the wholesome principles
which inure 90 the establishment Of JUS
ticc and TO the peaceful settlement OF
public and private controversy. Such
character brings forth our need of praise
to-day
/ am commissioned by the present and
former pupils of Professor John b.
Minor 10 present to you this animated
bust OF him, our beloved perceptor in
the law. il is the image Of a great
teacher from the chise Of a great artist.
and in embodying his features it embodies
also the gratitude and affection which
his pupils bear for him and for their
Alma Mater.
The man and the institution stand to-
gether IN their contemplation, and II
was natural for their attachment 10 each
10 seek expression in form that would
preserve their association. How, indeed,
could they be separated? For now is
fulfilled the hfteth year OF their identih-
cation, and in the fond memories Of the
law-student's life John h. Minor and the
University Of Virginia are indissolubly
blended in the happy companionship OF
mutual dignity, usefulness, congeniality,
and honor.
WHO MOST TO BE CONGRATULATED?
Well might we hesitate who most 10
congratulate upon this mellow anniNersa-
~. Should IL be the State Of which our
honored friend has been so excellent
citizen? Should IL be the university OF
which he has been so splendid SER
want? Should IL be the faculty which
mas found him so admirable "a colleagus2
eboul6 IL be the bench and the bar which
he has strengthened and illumined?
should il be the students who have de-
rived such great advantage from his
teachings2 or should Il be him who has
climbed on well-spent days TO THIS a!tl-
tude Of years. and who may now look
back as on some fine landscape OF or
chards and gardens IN serene cohienpia'
ton Of his fruitful ,iabors? cou!c noi
solve the question did | not remember ~
IS more blessed TO give than 10 receive.
His is that bcnediction, ana 10 MN must
20 our warnest and most cordial con
CALCULATIONS. The Joy and accomplish
ments o. lie are so intermlngled with sor,
rows. dlsappointmenis casualties anu
shortcomings that few are those thlhSs
which may be called "satisfactions.' But
here Is satisfactlon--a man and his ms
sion so well met. an institution and its
cOadjutor so well conformed, career so
roundly run, aud great work 80 consuIn
mately accomplished. that this day fill,
us with the contentment and exultation
Of public triumph.
OF THE FIRST ORDER OF SCIENCE.
And public triumph, indeed, Il IL, OF
surprising interest Right nobly has this
august seat OF learning brought into being
under the leadership OF a great president,
and under the patronage of that rare trio
OF presidents--Jenerson. Madison. apc
Monroe-right nobiy has II fulfilled tht
benevolent dreams OF It's founder, as Wit
ness It's fourlshing schools. It's eminent
faculty, and Its great reputation. Well
did that founder appreciate the saying Of