The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-04-22
Meeting Of the Columbus Bar.

At meeting of the Columbus Bar, held
at the Court House, in the town of Column
bus, on Saturday April 10th 1852, William
L. Harris ESQ was called to the chair, and
Thomas Christian, appointed Secretary. At
ter the object of the meeting was briefly sta
ted by the chairman, on motion of VIM. p
Jack ESQ, the following preamble and Teso-
lutions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, We have heard of the demise
of WILLIAM K. HARRISON Esq, with deep
regret, and cherishing for him the kind re-
membrance of friendship, and a recollection
of those qualities which so endeared him to
the members of his profession, and the en-
tire circle of his acquaintance, giving such
high promise of life of usefulness and dis
tinction: Therefore,
ResolUed, That the family of the deceas-
ed, have our heartfelt sympathy in their sad
bereavement, and that we will wear the usu-
al badge of mourning.
Resolved, That copy of these proceed
ings be forwarded to his afflicted family,
and also that copy signed by the Chairman
and Secretary be published in the town pa
pers.
On motion of B. Matthews Esq, W. P.
Jack and Thomas Christian, were appointed
a committee, to present said resolutions to
the Court on Monday morning with arequest
that they be spread upon the minutes Of the
Court
On Monday morning, April 18th, the a
bove resolutions were presented to the Court
when W. p Jack Esq, made the following
remarks published by request of the bar. )
May 1t please the Court At meeting
of the members of this Bar, the mournfu
duty was assigned to me, of presenting the
resolutions which l hold in my hand to youl
Honor, with the request that they be placed
upon the records of the Court
recollect well, but few years ago, tt
= have met Mr.. Harrison, the deceased, for tn,
= first time in this place. He had just finish
: ed his legal studies preparatory to obtainin!
a license to practice law. He then passed
= most creditable examination before the Stat
. Chancellor, and soon after removed to Hous
t ton, in the county of Chickasaw, to com
j, mence the practice of his profession.
Y He rose rapidly at the Bar, and was YER
: soon elected to represent his county in tn
i State Legislature. The commencement {
/ his career was every way full of promise an
IS hope to. his friends; and the industry an
II zeal with which he pursued his professio
' gave evidence that he was destined to hig
IS rank in a calling which is adorned with 5
&c much talent and merit Indeed, he had a
$ ready achieved distinction and success, r
:; markable for one of his age; but alas! |
" was seized with an insidious disease whic
l. blasted all his earthly hopes and called hi
G. hence forever.
a. In making this brief allusion to the
le ceased, one so young, so talented, and
h much beloved, trust | may be permitted
/, mingle my own most profound regrets, wi
d the sorrow of those, who stood to him
Is the nearest and dearest relations of life; al
il to express the hope, that after ''life's ftf
Y. dream is Ger" he rests peacefully and ha
ct PLY with the rewards of virtuous and w
Mt spent life.
s. The Court thereupon, ordered the prear
n bic and resolution to be spread upon the mi
= utes of the Court, which was according
done.