! CHAPEL Hill, Sent. 10, IS47
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-..-- y CHAPEL Hill, Sept. 10, lS47.


At a meeting Of the Philanlhropic Society this
evening, the undersigned, who had been appointed
committee for The purpose, presented the follow
ing preamble and resolutions, which were unani-
mously adopted: ..- ..s


Uhereas, Ii has pleased Divine Providence 10
remove from earth our much respected and aged
fellow member, Hinton James, Esq, who has ever
held, during the many and various changes of silu-
alton incident TO a life of seventy-Iwo years, a
high rank 10 the of his fellow men, il is
cumbert upon Us, who are now kneeling at the
shrine which once beheld his youthful devotion,
and enjoying the scenes one time familiar 10 him,
pay the last tribute Of respect 10 our departed
menber


He was the first member Of our Society who
graduated, and may with propriety be ranked
among its founders, and, the period Of his death,
was the oldest living member. Therefore, be il


Resoipetl, That we are deeply sensible of the
loss we have sustained in the death of one who
devoted part Of his early life in promoting the
welfare of the association of which it is our plea
sure to claim mem6ership.


ReSoLre4, That we strive 10 Initiate his praise
worthy and upright course through life, aud that
whatever may be our destiny, II shall be our utmost
endeavor TO be possessed of good share of his
virtue and integrity. ..-. ... .r. ~. .....


Resolved, That we feeliugly sympathize with
the bereaved family, who have suffered the ire
trievabe loss Of an lndugent and exemplary parent
and kind relative, and also with the community of
which he was a useful member, in their depriva-
ton of worthy citizen XII,


Resolred, That, token of respect, we wear
The accustomed badge of mourning for the space
Of thirty days. -., .-..---- ... .-,...L


Resolred, That copy Of these resolutions be
forwarded 10 the family of the deceased, and also
thai copies be sent the Editors Of the Whining
ton Newspapers, aud likewise 10 the Raleigh Reg
lister and Standard for publication. .... - z s


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WILLIAM A. JENKINS,