Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-25
In Henoper COUNTY Court dugu,,aA,s 1s.,

=" Ss@HoCeF county court, Hugusf 9th, 1891.
AT meeting of the Court and Bar and many
citizens of the county of Hanover assembled for
the purpose OF testitymg III the most solemn and
Impressive manner, the high regard which this
n.ee'ii,g entertained Tor the late Richard Morris
Esq Their deep sense of the loss which thew in
common with their State and County have snstain
ed IN his death, and thc sympathy for the aiiction
on his bereaved family. James Underwood, presi
oiig 1ustce O, inc Courts was called to the Chair
ana Fhllp L. Winston appointed Secretary
"hereupon, on motion of James LYONS. n commit.
rec was appointed, composed of the following eep
tlemen, TO wit: James Lyons, Hector Davis wi
nam La -; winston, William z. Wickllam, George
w. Nelson, Henry G.. Street, and John p Hprpi
son, TO prepare and report tn the meeting resoIu.
tons expressive of the feelings and sentiments of
the ineetIng who having retired for short time.
returned. and through Mr.. Lyons their Chairman.
made the following report, which was unanimouslv
adopted, TO wit:
The Committee appointed to prepare and sub
mt TO TINS meeting proper resolutions expressive
"a INC 'gh regard which tho members of it enter
tanned fof the late Richard Norris ESQ their deem
sense OF the loss which they, in common with his
otote and County, sustained in his death and
thor sympathy for the afiliction of his bereaveS
fanny, have, pursuant-to their charge performed
inc melancholy task assigned them, and recon-
mend the adoption of the subjoined resolutions:
In CHEERING this last tribute to The memory of our
distinguished countyman. the Committee cannot
loloear TO express rather more in detail than the
proper limits OF retolution will permit their high
sense OF his numerous virtues, and the stronu af
lection they entertained for hm-because thew feel
satisheo that IN this expression every mensber of
TINS meeting VIII concur, and they think it duo to
them, not less than to the memory of the licensed
That such expression should be enrolled arnouoe the
records Of this Court. Exaggerated praise. your
CoHHlttee are aware, olevates neither him who be.
SLOWS IT, nor nlin on whom it s bestow cd but in a
governmont like ours, founded upon the virtue of
the people, and sustained alone by their applause
and confidence, solemn and public expression of
resPect lor the virtues omd memory of who has
iied with ability, fidelity, and uncorrueted integ
rIty, all the relations of public and privaf: life
enjoying the confidence and affection of all his as
sociatea and commanding the admiration and q %.
pause oil ms country, is act of dufy Sucha
"ia1 inns Committee hneD Richard Morris TO be,
and such is the act Of duty they now perform
In private, mild, amable and sinc,re in public
ne was distinguished rot less for his perfect fairness
ana integrity, than he was by his cloquence and
aplity; pursuing always Vrtuous ends by yirtuous
means, he commanded at all fines the admiration
1nu respect, ii not the assent of his adversaries-
Ohitlpg with the qualities of firm friend be
heVoIent neighbour, and accomplished gentleman
those OF the polished scholar, the eloquent advo
cate and enlightened statesman, with truth itmay
be affirmed of him that che was good without
noiso and without pretension groat.p
Resolved therefore, That the members of this
meeting regard the death of Richard Morris. Late
OF this county as public se, and deeply and
ia'iien. land as evidence Though vegy
tPer!ecp 81 their feelings they will wear cra{ss
Resolved, That tlis meeting, deeply syfnpatb;.
sing with Ms. Mary w. Morris, tender to her this
expression OF their feelings she only alluviation
IN their power, for loss to her, as to them, irro
parable
Resolved, That tie foregoing report, and resoIu.
tons .be signed By the Chairman and SecrVary,
'u spread upon the record Of this Court and tl1af
copy thereof be sent to Mrs. Ma1v w Wor .,a'
and another to the editors of the Richmond Enaa
ler ano constitutional Wing, for publication.
D. Us. UNDERWOOD, Charm.
PHILIP D. WfysroH, Secretary. -
a Copy Toste,
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