Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-01-18

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fidelity. In 1911, he was promoted to the
office Of Chancellor Of the Winchester
: District, which be held until the spring OF
1924. when he was elected to 6ll the Va.
lcancy in the Court of Appeals. created by
the death of the Hon. William Fleming
| Upon the adoption of the new Consiitu-
ton, the seats of all the Judges having
been vacated, and a new election taking
place, be was re elected to a seat on the
bench of the newly organized Court.
which he adorned for more than twelve
years by his eminent virtue, his great
learning. and his sound and judicious OPT
Mons. His sssiduity was without exam
pie. and the failure OF his fine constitution
is fairly set down 10 his uncommon labors
1t has been his good fortune to have heen
rarely absent from his seat from irdispo
%sition, and even 10 his last illness he has
lost but one week Of the term, The first
that struck you on an acquaintance with
Judge Carr, was his native modesty, which
a with the world OF sixty years
had never abated. In conversation ye,,
knew not which mostto admire, the Sow I'D.
ness and purity Of his opinions, or the de-
ference-approacbing even TO huraili,y-
with which they were'ever advsaced. In
argument, though cogen. and earnest, he
was never betrayed into a sophism, nor
tempted TO pass the boundaries marked
out by forbearence and moderation. His
gentleness OF disposition and sauvity of
manners were op all occasions conspicu
Gus. They were not confined TO his family,
or bis brethy On of the Bench, with whom
bis intercourse was delightfully."- harmoni
Gus. Inc virtues, indeed, seemed TO clus
ter 1round his character. 10 all his rela
Tons he was distinguished for truth, fdel
ity, and constancy for firmness and man
ly fortitude /; for scrupulous honor, lauda
BILE prudence, exact puactuality, and a
faithful discharge of every duty. His plan
of life was systematic, and steadiasily pur-
sued, for it was lormed upon upright and
well reHected principles, which he adopt
ed with the utmost care, aud adhered 10
with unwavering tenacity. As a public
officer. filling the highest judicial stations
in the State, his untiring industry, his Sc
dulous attention, bis patient investigation,
his steadfastness 10 principle, aud his stern
rebuke of vice were above all praise /; and
the virtues Of his heart were not more
conspicuous than the ability and learning
which were ever displayed in his Judicial
opinions. These form his monument a
monument more enduring than brass
more lasting than marble. The volumes
which contain his opinions will go down
from generation to generation. as the re
posilories Of our jurisprudence. and poste-
rity will find there an imperishahle me
mortal of. the greatness and the goodness
of this admirable man.
The mind CT Judge CARR was clear
vigorous, and accurate; his style was pure,
classical, and strong; his learning was ex.
%tensive, well digested, and profound; his
requirements, in every field of literature,
considerable. With the ancient classics,
and the best writers of our language, he
was largely and intimately acquainted;
and one of his greatest e%njoyinents was to
spend a leisure moment with his ~fayorite
Cicero, Of whose works he was eminently
fond. With a mind thus stored, It is not
wonderful that his society was the delight
of his friends, and accordingly all who
were fortunate enough TO enjoy 1t sought
1t with avldity. In bis private relations,
indeed, his life was truly lovely; always
urbane-never censorious; always heneyo
lent-never stern; smong the foremost IN
the liberal hospitality OF a gentleman-to
bis friends warm and devoted; and as O
husband, father, and brother, never sur
passed. Ia his last moments, all these
gentle and amIable qualities beaned forth
with conspicuous brightness. 1t was al
fecting evidence of bis tenderness, that he
desired that bis last look nigh, dwell on
the amiable partner who, for nearly forty
years, had shared his cares & his fortunes,
and whose privilege il had been TO enjoy,
for such a length of days, a happy union
with one Of the nohlest Of men. tie met
death with the fortitude and resignation
which might well have been expected from
such a man in the evening Of a well spent
life.
AT a meeting Of tho surviving Judges OF
the Court Of Appeals, the members of The
Bar, and the officers Of the Court, held at
the Capital, on Monday, the 9th day OF
January. 1887:
On motion of Henry St. George Tuck
er, Esq, Francis i. Brooke. Esq. was cal
led TO the Chair. Sidney 5. Baxter was
appointed Secretary.
Benjamin w. Leigh, Esq. announced
the death of DABNEr CARR, Esq. one of
the Judges of the court of Appeals, and
moved the following preamble and resolu
tons. which were unanimously adopted:
Inc surviving Judges, tue mcuioefe VI
the Bar, and the officers of the Court OF
Appeals, assembled on occasion OF The :
death of the Hon, DABsEY CARR, have to
express not only their sense Of the public
loss sustained 10 this affecting dispense
ton of Providence, but deep and lasting
regret peculiar to themselves. In the ia
dicial stations, frs. of Chancellor. and
then of Judge of this Court. which the
deceased for SO many years filed and a
dorned, lis learning and ability, bis indie
fa,igable industry, and devotion 10 his of
fclal duties, the entire exemption from ev
cry passion that might warp The judgment,
the ardent love and zeal for pure justice,
and the perfect fairness Of mind which he
brought to the decision of every cause, as
well as the integrity Of his life, and spot
less purity of his morals and conduct.