Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-06-14

co on tn. 2Slh uI,. The uexl arrival from
the last named place vii! either confirm
or dissipate the rumur.-Pic. 4h inst.
Louis Philippe says that it is his present
intenion to settle in Spain, on account nt
his wiie's health, which is very feeble. aud
the climate Of Ensaud does not agree with
her. lie says that he fears the prejudice
that some may have OH account Of his
family relations there. but he says he is so
disguised with human nature. that he
would follow the example ut Charles TX
and 90 TO nunuery al once, il twas not
for his lamily.-N. Y. Globe.
From the ". Y. Courier S Enquirer.
The Laie Dauid S. Jones.-At "A mcet-
ing of The Bar of The city of New York.
called for The purpose Of tes'ifying t. cir
respect for the memory of their deceased
friend and brother, David 5. jones'
whose funeral is TO be attended to day
David B. Ogden, Esq. was called to the
chair: George Griffin, Geo. Wood, Bever
ly Robinson and David Codwise, Esqrs.,
were appointed Vice Presidents, and Frs.
b. Cut,ins. J. Prescott Hall, aud James
Lorimer Graham, Esqrs., Secretaries.
Mr.. Duer, from the committee appoint
ed at a previous meeting Of the Bar for
that purpose. reported the resolutions thai,
follow, which he introduced with some
appropriate remarks in relation 10 the
professional character of the deceased.
He spoke, in substance, as follows:
We have lost, Mr.. Chairman, one of
the oldest and mos, valued of our personal
friends, aud The Bar one Of its most es>
teemed and honorable. memberszDAvID
S. JONES, We are now assemble 10 les
lily our respect 10 his-nlemnIy tor
that purpose, have heen instructed to Of
fer series of resolutions, llia. doubt not
will he found 10 express the sentiments of
all who are present Before the resolu
lons are read. however. there ure very
few words that | wish 10 say. do no,
mean TO offer q formal eulogy on our de-
ceased friend, that there is tribute of
praise to which he is mosI justly eGIilled.
and which rs one Of the Oldest OF his
friends. | feel ii my duty 10 render.
shall not dwell upon his professional me!
its and a,lainments, but an sure that all
10 whom he was as well known as 10 you
and to my self. will bear tnc out in saying
that as an Equity Lawyer, and real-pro.
perty Lawyer. he had few superiors in
our profession. There was mono to whom
the difficult ana responsible task of draw.
ing a complex will, Or an intricate mar.
rage or family settlement, could We moro
safely entrusted. There was no man more
cautious aud vigilanl in watching over the
interests Of his cients-uone who had a
deeper sense Of The responsibility which
The relation of lawyer and client creates
none who was more conscientious, .m1re
arduous, or more faithful in discha-sine
the duties which the relation imposes
Bur it was chiefly Of his personal qualities
thai | meant to speak. and. if | mistake
not. there is single word, that. properly
and fully understood will be fouud to cx.
press his chararter-Ihe character that all
admitted him 10 possess. and which thrO'-
uul his life aud under all circumstances, he
uniformly sustained. David S. jones was
cmphaically gentleman. tie was so in
the t-uest aud fullest sense of the term. !
mean that he was mol merely man ofPo
lishcd manners, attentive 10 the best forms
aud observances Of society, but iha, his
feelings were pure and lofty, his sentiments
refined and elevated. mean tha, ho was
man Of delicate sense of honor, Of STAN
less integrity and perfect lrulh.-N"r was
This all, he was man of warm and gene
rous atfecrious-of strong and enduring at.
achnenls-exempary in all the private
relations of life, ard TO those who possess
ell his esteem and confidence, steady,
jealous levnted friend. Nor was he mere.
ly sunshine friend. In the hour Of trial
and difficulty, and the day Of adversely, he
shrank from no personal sacrifices. that
The claims aad duties of o(friendshrp seemed
to demand. In shcr', Mr. Chairman, we
have lost man whose character and vir-
tues rendered him an ornament to society
an'l an honor 10 our profession, and we
should he !orsetlu of our duties, and re.
creant to our own honor, if VIC Jailed to
render suitable tribute Of respect TO his
memory. II is with this conviction iha,
offer the following resolutions, aud move
their adoption -
The resolutions were then read, and be
ing duly sounded, were unanimously adopt
ed.
Resolrsd, That The members Of The Bar
of,hc city Of New York have heard with
deep regret Of the sudden and unexpected
dccease Of their respected friend and brot.
her, David S. Jones. who for many years
has held distinguished rank in The pro-:
fession and an elevated position in society.
for his high toned integrity, his gcneros-
ily, bcnevlcnce and the possession ofall