The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-01-20
CRIMINAL COURT or the pIsIRIcT Oh coLuM-
BiA ron wAsHlNoroN COUNTY
DEcEnskR fERn. Is45.

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Bra ron wAsHlNcroN COUNTY,
DEeEssER rERM, ls45.
AT meeting Of The members of the bar and officers
Of the court for the county Of Washington, holden
at The courthouse ON Tuesday, January 20. 1886
William Redin, esq, Was called 20 the chair, and
John A. Smith, esq appointed secretary.
Joseph II Bradley, esq, offered the following reso-
iulloas, which were unanimously adopted;
| Resolved That the members OF The bar aud officers
Of the court and jurors Of the term, have heard with
deep seosibillty the sad Intelligence of the death OF
James Hobsn, esq, attorney Of the United States
for this Distnet. Ia the prime Of lile IN the ygor
OF manhood, on the threshold Of that field which he
was well suited to illustrate and adorn, he is sud
denly cut of. In this calamity We fully and deeply
sympathize with his family and connexions.
Resolved, That 10 usall he kindly and coureous
and, as We have been reused by his eloquspce, aud
delighted with his wit, and impressed by his sIgu-
ment, so We the more deeply feel his loss.
Resolved, That IN his discharge OF the high and
important duties deyolyed upon him, he has not
only deserved our respect but attracted WARM
est affections and regard, and has lsft with menl-
orles that we will delight ~ cherish.
Rfsaiped, That we viii attend in body the fune-
raj OF the deceased, and viii the usual badge
Of mourning for thirty days.
On motion OF Mr. Carlisle, IL was unanimously
Resolved, That the proceedings Of this meeting he
announced 70 The court al iis opening this morning,
by Joseph III. Bradley, esq., and that the court be
requested 10 direct the same be entered upon the
minutes Of the term; and that they be also eommu-
nicaed by the chairman and secretary 10 the family
of the deceased, some token Of our affeelionate
sympathy In their bereavement.
WM. REDlN, Chairman.
Jso A. SnrH, Secretary.
To which the Hon. Judge Crawford made the
following reply:
The court read The announcement Of tie death Of
our late brother As u now views the expression
OF he feelings Of the bar and officers Of the court
which that event has Produced iIAsadnoss and sor-
row.
Such yisiiaions Of Providence, even when fore
Swallowed, deeply distressing; bst when, all un-
expected, the mortality OF man sinks under the
stroke OF death, the wound is deeper, Yet the
gloom may be thieksned by the knowledge and con-
yldion thai VIC have parted with manhood IN its
prime--wiih talents-with learning-with sound
morals. and that pure and warm affections have
been frozen up forever IN this world.
All these features, well calculated 10 increase
the sorrow Of this day, stand out in our Reflections
upon the death Of the late attorney OF the United
States for this District
exhibiting the courtesy Of the gentleman, and dis
playing the learning and eoquence Of the advocate,
in apparently full health-nnd now the sleep OF death
is upon him. Ii ID the surest and best consolation
Of his family, with whom the court sincerely SYM
pa,hize, thai he has len them q name without re-
proaeh, which, respected and esteemed Il is Time,
and but short Tune, would have made brighter for
he reaching forth his hand 10 pluck fruit that
seemed plainly within his reach.
My acquaintance with our laie brother was slight
until lately; but the intercourse Of this term has
given me advantage his brethren Of the bar have
long enjoyed, and brought me TO participate fully in
the feelings by which they and and all around us,
impeed to manifestations OF respect and regard
for our esteemed friend.
In compliance with the desire Of the bar, and Off
GERS of the court, and from its own feelings on this
distressing occasion, the resolutions which have
been ieslingly and eloquen,ly presented, d.
rected by the be entered the record Of its
proceedings. And 1t is further ordered, that this
shall stand adjourned until Thursday morning
next, at 10 O'Clock. .
Test: w. BRENT, Clerk.