Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-06-09
NORFOLK. NAY IS.

II will be remembered that al n late
meeting Of the members OF the Bar OF
the county and borough Of Norfolk, TO
express their qualification at the ap-
pom ment Of Gen. Robert Is. Taylor to
the oilice cf Judge Of this Circuit. a
mong other resolutions. one was adopt
ed expressive nf the distinguished cs.
timaiiun IN which they held the person
a! and official character of his predc
ccssor, the Hon. RicHARD T.. PARKER.
We have now the pleasure of commu-
nicating the very gratifying oorrespon-
debce which that resolution has pro.
duced. Fedcon.
~crroLy, AfHtL 70, 1871
SfH-We feel much pleasure IN discusrg-
ing the duty assigned US, as q committee on
oebsf &c the members Of the Bar Of the
county add borough of Norfolk, To oommu.
nicaie to YOU the subjoined Resolution, =
doptcd on yesterday at q meeting of that DO
| dy. As the organs Of our proft ssonsl bre.
'hren, We rejoice in being able 70 assure you
of the sincere esteem aud unmingled good
feelings which they entertain towards you in
your Judicial and personal character; and
while We regret, as We ought. your retire
ment from among us, We cannot hut be pleas
ed to know that ia your translation To ano.
tber circuit your own individual preference
was not unieesrded.
lie pleased tn receive from ms scyerall,,
the assurance of our highest respect. and Of
our earnest WISHES for your prosperity and
happiness.
We arc, SIR, your obedient servants,
JAMES NINIMO.
JOHN A CHANDLER
JOHN n. TAZEWELL,
JOHN $. MiI.LSON,
MERIT JORDoN
To Judge RIru.npE PlnKER,
SniokersriR-, LOudoun county,, IA
- Resolved, That entertaining the highest
respect Tor thC character and talents Of Rirn.nD
r. PAHSEH, Esq. late Judge OF this Circuit. NJ
tender TO him oar warmcst .pproba,ion ior ia.
ability aud iEtcgrity always Displayed ia the dis
charge st his duties; aud while Ne NAV rcg,st
his tr, dtion To another circuit, are COT suI,
With this reelection, that ia the appoiutnc q his
successor, We have every reason To be- 71atIiicd"
wIScBEsrER. NAY 9ih 1851.
Gentle med have jus, &c cci wed , our let.
ter Of the 26,b ult enclosing a resolution
dop'ed by the members Of the Bar Of the
! county and borough Of Norfolk
BE pleased TO communicate TO them nv
high sense OF the unexpected honor they
have conferred upon me. and nv grateful
'HshNs ioI uie khu fcciInRs WIlcH dictated ".
The appreciation Of those capable OF iudy.
ing, and having ample opportunities Of form.
NIX correct opinion, is the dearest rev ard .
public officer can receive. and q. ere than re
paws HIM tor any service he may have render
ed
For near fourteen years. Z have received
''am he Bar OF the county aud borough OF
Norfolk, generous conference and sup
port N the discharge Of my Official dates,
winch have rendered them comparatively
easy sHd agreeable During that time, the
harmony Of our intercourse has been unbro.
ken, and cur friendly relations uninterrupted
take pleasure IN sdverring 10 these ciscum
stances nov that our come ction il dissolved,
and hope and believe a similar state Of feel.
'ngs VIII continue TO exist between the bench
and bar of the county and borough of Nor
folk, aud will smooth the ps;h and tighten
the lsbours of the talented friend who sue
ceeds me-
Accept. Gentlemen. for yourselves indiyi
dually. my warmes, wishes for your welfare
and happiness
am nur obedeni and obliged servant.
Richard F.FNRKER
10 .'sm-- Minnie John a Chandler,
John v TastroeH, j S gfil,on.
end Merit Jorden, Esgs