Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-06-01
TRIBUTE Of RESPECT.
In the u. S Court for the 5th Circuit and Eastern


In the IT, S Court for the 5th Circuit and Eastern
District Of Virginia, May Term ISL
| The Court sincerely partaking of the opinions and
sentiments expressed ny meeting this day assembled
and composed Of The Judges of the Court the Bar and
the Officers of the Court relation 10 the Honorable
Philip p Barbour eased late the Presiding Judge
Of this Circuit cordially unite in rendering jest trI-
butte his distinguished ability and usefulness As an
officer, and 10 his great worth as man. he 1oufi'
the efore order the resolutions adopted by the meeting
above mentioned 10 be entered upon their records and
as further manifestation of their respect for the de-
ceased they will adjourn for this day, end will wear
Grape on the left arm during the present term.
At meeting Of the Judges the members OF the Bar
and officers of the Circuit Court Of the IT, s. for the
9TH Circuit and Eastern District Of Virginia, held IN
the Court room the City OF Richmond on the l9th
day Of May, lc4, the Hon Peter Daniel was call.
ed to the Chair, and Henry Gibson, ESQ., the Clerk OF
the Court, appointed Secretary.
The following preamble and resolutions were pro-
posed by Robert c. Nicholas, Esq U. 5. District At
torney, and unanimously adopted:
Philip Pendeton Barbour, Associate Justice Of
the Supreme Court Of the United States, and for seve
raj years past, the Presiding Judge OF the Federal Or
cult Court for this District, having departed this lite
since the last term, the Judges the Members OF the
Bar and officers of the Court, avail themselves OF The
present opportunity the first lat las occurred since
his lamened DEATH To expires: the sincere feelings Of
respect and veneraon which tn entertain Tor his me-
mory and their admiration Of Il many noble and ex-
ceent qualities, both Of the lad and OF the heart
which illustrated his public and his private life En-
bowed by Nature with the most kind, cheerful and be-
ne VIOLENT dispositions believed that he possessed the
rare good fortune Of having made an enemy
With talents of the highest order, and the most perse
vcring industry, stimulated by audabe and well re-
gu!ated ambitlon he very early in life rose TO emf
hence AT the Bar and was successfully called TO MI
mast important public trusts, both under The State and
Federal Governments in all Of winch he was d'stn-
guished for ability and ardent devotion 10 the best
interests Of his country, until finally he was elevated
10 the Bench of the Supreme Court OF the United
States: distinction which he valued higher than any
which could have been conferred upon hun, and more
conrenal 10 his peculiar taste and habits than any
other in The gift ofthe General Government.
But whilst in the performance Of his important dn-
ties at Washington, as Judge Of the Supreme Court,
he was suddenly and most unexpectedly removed from
the scene Of his useful and patriotic labors.
Rsso'rtd therefore, That those now assembled do
most deeply depore the loss which has been sustained
not only By themselves but By the country in the death
of that most excellent man. and distinguished and rr-
tuous Magistrate.
Resoired, That for the purpose Of preserving this
testimonial of our respect for the exalted character OF
the deceased the Circuit Court be requested 10 enter
these proceedings its records; and that the CHAIR
man and Secretary be requested to communicate the
same 10 his family
PETER V. DANIEL, Chairman.
HENRY GIBSON, Secretary.
Extracts from the minutes.
HENRY GIBSON, Clerk c. c. L. ).