Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-10-16


achieved in bis death another brilliant page for its history
synPahizng sincerely, with the profession in their be-
roavemeni the Court scquiecc in tho motion lust made
and as testimony OF its regard for the memory of the dc.
morning ut 10 O'Clock.
The Jury were discharged until Thursday morning. and
the Court then dournod.
NESTING OF rnE MENnERs OH rpH R.p-On the nd
Journment ct the Courts yesterday morning the
OF the Bar assembled in the County Court Room and on
motion OF John Glenn, Esq, seconded by Rcserdy John
son, Esq, the meeting organized by Chief Justice
appointed Secretary.
On motion OF Mr.. Glenn. n committee Of ivc consist.
ing ct Judge Archer, j. V. l.. Mcmahon J. Meredith r.
Johnson, and c. NJ. Gill, Esqrs were appointed com.
mttee TO draft resolutions expressive the of
par IN view OF the death OF their late fellow member the
lamented Col. VIM. II. Watson.
The meeting then burned until O'Clock in the after
noon TO receive the report Of the Committee.
Inc meeting met pursuant to adjournment in the County
Court room At o'clock, z. NJ.
In the absence Of Judge Archer, judge Legrand was
called to the chair, and J. V. L. McMshon Esq. with
lew eloquent and appropriate remarks introduced the fol-
lowing resolutions:
Resolved, That while participate in the Joy tina, glad
den' every heart at the brilliant aud triumphant Of
our conn,rys soldiers IN the desperate battles which
the surrender ct Monterey their courage and gaany
we have heard with deep and unaffected SORROW that
umore has again TO another gallant son. the death
OF Col Wm Il. Watson, who with his brave companions
IN arms, volunteered the first call of his country and
noSly fell while leading his Battalion TO victory.
Resolved That while depore the loss Of youthful
Warrior, whose patriotism, talents courage, and unrins
energy gave the brightest promise his
deeply mourn he death of one who rs a member OF th.
Bar was respected by ALL for his professional bearing
loved by those who best knew him, the and
steadiastness o! his friendships.
Resolved That sympahize with his afflicted family
IN the of their bereavement and request Chair
man OF this meeting offer them coincidence
Resolved That, tribute the memory Of our de-
parted brother and friend, will suitable badges of
mourning for the remainder OF the present Term.
Resolved That the proceedings OF this meeting be en-
tered upon the minutes OF Baltimore County Court with
assent o the Judges and be published in the several
papers OF the city.
The Hon. Rcverdy Johnson seconded the adoption of
the resolutions with the following beautiful remarks
have, Mr.. Chairman, but n melancholy pleasure in the
privilege afforded me, Of soeondng the resolutions Of your
committee.
With deceased brother, my relations were most init
mate. They have ong since ceased TO be merely profess
sonal, il indeed they merely so. They soon
rpened into the closer and dearer Of private friend
ship and from hrst 10 last only unbroken. but
strengthened To me, therefor chs death has been
blow as heavy has been felt of his household
But am not without consolaton-they too when they
come to recover from the of the FIRST shock will
be without consolation. He has met death when gallant
ly maintaining his counuys honor No man need covet
greater glory No man, If he does covet it. great
er glory.
citizen soldier volunteering the very fret tidng, Of
war his services 10 his his wife and
children in the discharge of that enlarged duty which
braces all othcrs-duty 10 couny-Sith daring inuepdiy
rushing the first struggle OF arms but under the re-
victory the heed Of the brave Ter his
can never 60 unwept or unhonored.
Such death carries with it Its reward: such death
creates inheritance.ot which friends and family
well be proud. The blood of the father shed saves if
there be nothing else save, the widow and orphan from
distress. This is and their prde-his, and their
consolation.
He has, be sure gone from US in the very prime Of
manhood and usefulness but yet he has gone prerna
urely. The last end that happen any
comes too soon, he falls in support Of the laws aud lib
erty OF this county"
There other considerations too not be forgotten
in this o! grief The example Of Watson and
OF the gallant citizen soldiers the battles Monterey
their prompt response TO their counys CALI their noble
daring; their matches courage; their strict discipline
gives the world assurance that the happest and
The happes because the ireest people EARTH We
when country needs vsor amongst the bravest
best soldiers who ever rod OH the battle field.
As long these the fruits Of ouF freedom need
never fear that 1t will fail We need apprehend
danger from any foreign Toe II IL, know, in general,
idle look into utuny and speculate upon the of
tons but the generations which follow
freedom and Institutions the citizens OF the
Union now are they destined TO increase power,
and to dfuse social and political happiness I'LL shall
be
Ofthe many claims upon personal regard and friend
ship which gallant brother had, what shall I-wha need
! say Without the benefit OF much oiucaton-withnut
the assistance OF any family patronage, any exuanenus
help he yet by much strength Of intellect and unsurpassed
energy established Tor himself young he comparative
ly was, most spectable standing at our bar
in the councils OF the State where be several times
called 10 represent this CITY, could have bee
faithful tgen; and such the estimation of his ia
Tents and standing by his associates soon So
eced preside Speaker the deliberations OF our
House OF Delegates, and, by common consent, rs had
every opportunity OF knowing, admitted to have dis
charged the duties O the station with unsurpasst sbv
But his natural bent n military life. As a captain
Of volunteers this city, ne enjoyed the and
confidence Of his men, and the respect and admiration of
the civ Ii in this his favpre pursuit. his life has
been offered up, willing sacrifice hs cJuni'ys honor
Ills he bequattes To these who knew ard loved
him ash did tHnd there thousands such rich nos
session. courteous professional brother sincere ardent
and consiln; enia devoted husband and parent-a gal
liant aud skliu solder-an ardent patriot, thy name e are
proud of, ard will cherish with the ondesl regard
Watson and RInggo.d amongst the dead but their
memories will live long memory shall have a place
IN this, noble State.
On the conclusion OF the remarks Of Mr.. J ohrson the
meeting adjourned.
adjourn the Court, testimonial respect the memo
ry OF the late Col. w. ii. Watson, made by the At
orney General prelaccd by remarks similar in purpoft TO
those made IN the County Court and the Court acquesced
in the motion and adjourned till Thursday morning
MEErSG or THE OFFICERS THE 5rH REGIwEyr-At
meeting OF the Officers Of the 9TH Regiment. held last night
at the Amory Of the Independent Blues resolutions ex-
pressve Of the OF the Officers in Of the death of
their late brother Col VIM II. Watson and Of condoenee
with his family, adopted Ii was also resolved that
the Officers OF that Regiment should wear q badge Of
mourning the left for 90 days.