Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-02-22
OBITUARY.

bate. which continued until the adjournment at o'clock
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OBITUARY.
soomt meridian, yesterday, in ,h, city, WILL.
LtAM Wiki, ESQ. aged about 02 years.
In him his family have lost all that can h. io., T., ~
among the most tender, devoted, and enlightened Of hus
bands and fathers " ''"''
all who witnessed the strong and he endearea ,
which this event has sunderej there lives not one bu,
must sympathize, from his Utmost SOUL with the sm.be
and exemplary wife, who impaired and parooL III
Purest and highest enoyments conjug union and who
now to see premature grave open receive the nor.
remains Of him who the and the object Of The
"aowed affections by which that union and
embelshed-with children, to whom the hand il rn,v
Cold and mooness, which but yesterday led them wi n
solci.ude and unerrng sim through the paths Of
human science, In all the ntrcaces of which the eyer
c'ses oil sudous youth, and the sustained aon If
mature years, had instructed him. which his genius
had illustrated; 10 those children, the eloquent tongue
though not yet mute to grateful memory no longer
IN living accents precep,s Of wisdom, morality and pie,v
90 lately enforced 6y the example, and adorned by The lie
and manners OF Christian scholar, gentie,nn
His country, indeed, has lost citxen whose TALENT.
nnu virtues always adequate TO the highest tasks of pub
NC servce were always devoted, With unfiinrhinr pa
osm, TO his countrys goud but 10 that country he hs
et an inheritance in the extended fame winch will pe
age and land in which he lived. " "'
Ills professional brethren must largely participate In ali
Tue causes oil profound regret both general and particular
that can affect either communities or iudiyi,,,.is "
menting him as brother, whom in lie thew Loved .h
broherly affection, and admired the ornament of thsi
proession they have lost time in evncng their Iacr
less, follow out the first prompngs of Spontaneous and
apervadng sentiment and give unequvoca and lasting
aamr,oo sD sincerity s1 and depth Of their affection their
SUPREME COURT UNITED STATES.
Present as yesterday.
Hugh Davsy Evans, E.q of Maryland, was admitted
an Attorney and Counsellor of this Court and NC
cordiugy. '"" ss'
No. l5. Edward Darlington. ct ALL plaintiffs, o. the
merchants Insurance Company. The argument Of This
cause was confined by Mr.. Binney, for the plaintiff.
The Court having bsen informed OF the decease of Mr.
w', an exalted member Of this BARN order 10 nantes,
tue sense entertained by the Court this de lo,s inn
meaatey adjourned ill Tomorrow morning IL O'clock
TRIBUTE RESPECT.
eeune OF ,ns gentlemen oil the Bar Of the Supreme
Court Of United States, and of the Officers OF the Court
at the Court Room Ia the Capitol on TUESDAY, The Is
instant the Hon. b. +. BUTLER, Attorney General of
the United States, called to the Chair and life Hon
'no: SERGEANT was appointed Secretary: whereupon .
MT WEBSTER and addressed the Chair as follows:
announced to US that one OF the oldest, one OF the
one OF the most distinguished members of the Bar
has departed this mortal Lie. WILLIAM WIar !. n
more! lie has this day closed professional among
The longest and the most brilliant which the distingui.h
Ell members Of the profession in the United States have a,
any time accomplished Unsued in eycry thny which
regards honor and integrity, patient Of labor
anu rich in those stores OF learning, which are The 70
ward OF patient labor and patient labor only; aud if eou
led, yet certainly allowed TO be exceiieJ In f.rysn,
ana persuasive eoquence he has left an exam.
pe' which bose who seek raise themselves 10 great
neighs oil professional emnence WILL hereafter en,u1ous.
study Fortunate, indeed, will be the few who shall
AS public man, il is not cuiar duly TO sneak of
Mr. WHIT here. His character, in that respect be-
10 ms country, and 10 'he history Of his country
Anu Sir u we were TO speak Of him in his life and
IN his social relations, all could possibly saw of hi, mr.
oany his Kindness, the fahulness of hi, friendship.
and the warmth ohs affections, would hardly seem sI;
cien'y strong and glowing to do him Justice in the
feeling and judgment Of those who separated now forever
nus embraces can only enshrne his memory in their
oeeong nearts Nor may we, sir, more than alIude N
that other relation, which belonged TO him. and beIongs
al hat nigh and paramount relation, which connects
to have the pleasure of recording his name n. on Wiz
ie deep sense OF religious Duty and who placed all nj.
hopes OF The future, In the truth in the doctrine. of
But our particular ties to him, were the ties Of our nro.
LESSON lie was our brother, and he was our friend
.aen's, powerful enough to excite the strength Of
me strongest, with kindness, both of heart and of man
ner capable oil warming and wicning the codes, of hi.
ore!nren, ne has now completed the term Of his pro
iessiona Ie and oil his earthly existence in the en;ov
mcnt OF the high respect and cordial affections of w y,
Let as them sir, hasten TO pay his memory the we'll
tribute oil our regard Let lose no time in
ed forever. - 'A""su's"'
Mr. Webster concluded by submitting the following re-.
so'uuohs, which were read and unanimously adop,ed
viz: a"oP'e"'
Resolued That the members of this Bar feel with deem
sensibity the loss which the proe and tbe
have sustained, in the death Of WILLIAM WInr s9
Der OF ms Bar and heretofore for many years
General Of the United States "''
ResolUed That we cherish the bigb.s, ros.... r. -,
professional learning OF the deceased for his varied
and ability, for The purity and uprghtness OF his profess
s'oai ne, anu Tor the amiable and excellent on.le
which belonged 10 him as man. ff'
RESOLVED, That, TO testify these sentiments We will
wear The usual badge of mourning for the residue Of The
term. - 80 '~''""' W mo
hesoiUed That Committee be appointed 10 offer to hi,
oereaved and afflicted family the condolences and
my o. ms brethren OF the Barr and to request that he
may De inferred in the City Of Washington and thai his
professional brethren be permitted 10 raise suitable monu
ment to his memory '"''"o'' '"ohu'
Hesoired, That MIR. Southland be requested to pro.
Orq Tho Ra -
character and virtues of Mr.. Writ such lime during
'he present term, as may suit his convenience.
- Hesoiued, That the Attorney Central do move ,,s
their proceedings. ~ minutes VI
nc IoIowing gentlemen were appointed by the Chair
20 compose the Committee ordered by the fourth resoI
on Messrs swami, Jones, Webster, Clay Southland Ser
SEmoFAL.-The patrons OF the VIRGINIA HAT
STORE are respectfully notified. that the subscribers
nave removed 10 the New Store, front tenement lately
occupied oy Mrs Mcconnell fancy goods and mil
hery s'oe directly opposite the u s. Bank and second
door above Mr. Jno ~ Gordons where they contemplate