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while living, and sympathy for his bereaved fami-
ly on account of his death. The meeting was
organized by calling Mr.. William Morrill, to
the Chair and appointing John d. Cooper as Sec
retary After some feeling and appropriate re-
marks from the Chair, the following resolutions
were unanimously adopted


ResoLved, That committee of seven be appoint
ed to draft preamble and resolutions expressive
of their syrhpathies for the widow of the deceas-
ed and that said committee report on some future
evening. Committee, Messrs E. J. Kilgrove,
S. J. Staples, Thomas D. Allen, Thomas John
son, H. V. Niemeyer, John Foreman, and J. H.
Porter; and by resolution the Chairman and Sec
retary were added to the committee.


ReSoLred, That's committee of five be appointed
who shall procure the services of suitable per-
son to pronounce an Eulogy on the life and char
,acter of the deceased Committee VIM. Holt, J.
M Miles, J. S. White, E. T. Blamire, and Robt,
Scott


Resosued, That the Banner borne by the Work
ing men in the funeral procession of the deceased
be deposited in the Chronicle Office until his re-
mains are removed as anticipated, when it shall ac
company them.


RcsoLUed, That committee of thirteen be ap-
pointed to solicit contributions for the purpose of
erecting a monument over the remains of MEL
EAR GARDNER, wherever they may be carried
Committee, Lemuel Townsend, James E. Wilson,
T. A. Morgan, Stephen James, John rkpatrick
John Ivy, d. P Daughtery, E. T. Blamire,
VIM. Forbes, and James NJ. Bnford and by res
olution, DIR. Arthur r. Smith and J. p. Reynolds
were added to the committee


Resolred, That this meeting do now adjourn to
meet again al this place on Monday evening
April 3d.


WILLIAM MORRILL,, Chairman


JOHN D. COOPER, Secretary