The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1845-01-09
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Bob branches Of lhe Legislature have,
by unanimous role. passed resolutions
ies'ifying their respect for he memory Of
fe laie WnIIAx GAsTos. one OF the
Judges Of cur Supreme coun. The re-
port Of the joint select committee, submit
I'D BY their chairman, Mr.. Cameron, was
ordered 10 Be spread uIsn The journals Of
bOth Houses, and is as 0llows
The esHm,iiee 70 whom Vas rsfsrsea lie resO-
luton IN relation % he ds4th q he l.,e William
Gasson, have bad The msiicr under cnnsilerasion,
and have instructed ne 10 male de GolJhing
rePoas
The Legislature Of Norh csrUIina in General
Assembly convened, have harmed that. since their
las session. one Of the nOss distinguished of our
eitizcns has died.
On the 9Th Of January lasl, WIIIIAs Gas
rox, one of re Judges Of ihe supreme couu ef
Moth carOlina, shcr an lines Of few hour.
departed this life.
The General Assembly Of de ssaie, from The
unsettled character, and nessimalle worth Of this
Distinguished citizen, i conscious that no sets or
words can express their deep ,enerssion for his
character, or their sorrow Cor his irepa-alle los
Stored urn OF animated bust" eanno, remind
US more ssaSihly Of his exalted worth, for this i
impressed deeply on every heart Literally hap
tined in the blood Of his Distinguished ancestor,
who cell in he revolutionary struggle of our eoun-
Try, he was esily impressed with an abiding love
Of his native state, and devoted The whole energies
Of his rich disciplined mind % It's service.
In all the varied stations Of importance to which
be was called BY the consarec Of his fellow eiti-
aens, he devoted with uniirins energy al the
powers Of his mind TO the promotion Of the pub
lie veal.
A. man, he was sxcmPsy in all the rela-
lions Of Iiis-a devoted hushand--sn afisctiOnate
faiher. As statesman, he was pure and pairi-
Otic--,he honor iof his country was the chief OBJ
jet Of hs heart As an advocate, he was faith
ful and JEALOUS As a judge, he was leamei and
impartial; and he died, as the whole of his life
had been SPENT IN the service Of the state. When
such man dies, the state may well mourn.
The sensation eaused by his death. testified the
estimation in which he was held by his country
men.
Nothing coaldexcecd his long, brigk, and glo-
rfiOus career in life, but the tranquil manner in
which he lefi il. !.
We arc informed by the proceedings of the
supreme coLr on the mcumful occasion Of his
death, that, at the moment of his dissolution his
mind was cheerful, and his conversation insfruc-
tive. Full Of years ard full Of honors, he left,
without struggle or a murmur, a world Of gloom
for an eternity Of glory. Truly was it said by
one sho knew him well, that he was "a good
man and great judge"
The General Assembly Of the state Of North
Carolina feel their inability to express their own
feelings and those Of tilcir constituents in view Of
the loss which the state has sustained, yet they
deem ii due to the memory Of departed talents
and gratitude for his long and faithful services to
offer the following resolEt,ni:
Resolred, By he General assembly The SAFE
If North Carolina, That in the death q William
Castor, one Of tie Judges Of the Supreme Court,
the State has experienced the loss of one of its
most patriotic citizens, faithful public servant,
and lesmcd and impartial judge.
That in the course of long and varied life,
his bright career has left to US an example worthy
Of all imitation, and his unsullicd character OF
the brightest jewels.o the state.
That the Governor of the State transmit a copy
Of these resolutions, with TIE preamble, 10 the ia
miIy of the deceased, and that they be spread on
the journals of both branches Of the General As.
scmbly.