The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-05-31
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
Action Of City Council on the Death
of the Late Clerk, James Parke
Corbin.

Action Of City Council on the Death
Of the Late Clerk, James Parke
Corbin.
meeting Of the City Council held
last Saturday evening al } D clock
present. President f. ID Cole. COuncilmen
McCracken. Wroten, Rowe, DanEehl,
Chancellor. Brent, Revere and Embrey-
President Cole stated that IL Was call
"a for the purpose of taking suitable act
ion on the death Of it, late clerk James
Parke Corbin. Mr.. Bradley offered the
following resolutions;
The Common Council OF the city oil
fredericksburg having received the sad
intelligence Of the death this morning Of
the late highly esteemed Clerk Ofthis body,
desires TO give suitable expression to its
deep sense OF its loss and 10 make per-
manent record Of tie estimate N the de-
ceased: therefore,
Resolved. That the death OF James
Parke Corbin II not only bitter eitiic-
ton 10 his large circle OF friends, which
embraces our entire community, but II IL
q calamity 10 our city, which loses
faithful. efficient aud most accomplished
officer.
H. was faithful and conscientious In
thu discharge Of every public duty, and
his intercourse with his fellow men wac
characterized By q uniform courtesy, a.
natural az IL was beautiful Ever mod
ear gentle and unObtrusiye 10 his depOrt-
ment. he was yet firm aud ibiiexible IN
the performance OF every trust reposed IN
him.
He WAS absolutely honest In thought
and act, and bis work, whether In the
Clerks office OF our courts. in the Council
fChamber or in the Masonic Lodge, was
the truthful expression OF he character.
Frail in physical health, and often q
sufferer. he never complained, or pleaded
any disability, but met every call for SER
vice whether in the line OF his duty or
outside Of it, with cheerful and prompt
compliance.
Il elings and, comfort OF Others, his
self.abnegation, and ready response
10 every obligation, civil or so
ciAI which society imposes, knew
no limit, and his spirit oil aceommoca-
ton and helpiulness seemed never to be
wearied. much less exhausted.
10 one. high or low, rich or poor, ever
came in contact with him without realiz-
ing that he was q. gentleman 10 every
sense OF the word.
He was more than a gentleman; he
was truly one OF Gods noble men.
Mr.. Bradley said; -,
~ cannot offer these resolutions with
ont adding my tribute and testimony az
friend OF MIR. Corbin, for 10 Offering this
/ not only do so a. a member oil TINS
Council. but desire a. well to testify
10 nv personal loss a. dear friend. /
have known him long and well and In
all the varied departments OF life | have
always found him faithful and true.
saThis Council never had a more efficient
officer. thi comm unity never had more
faithful Clerk, this city never a more
loval citizen. and no man who ever had
his friendship.but knew that be had the
friendship OF a generous, warm-hearted
whole-s soul gentleman.
'eThe loss to this community IL indeed
great. but my personal loss feel deeper
and greater, for the class and kind o
men as he was are last passing away, &C
words are inadequate to express the sen
ftiment OF my deep loss. After much sui
fering. after much pain, lice fitful ieveI
lie over with him and | trust he Sleep
we'll
These resolutions were seconded b.
Capt. McCraeken, and on his motion thel
were unanimously adopted ordered mad
a record Of the Council, and copy sen
10 the family of the deceased.
The Council also resolved to attend tn
funeral in body.