Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-04-17
Meeting Of the columbus Bar.

Meeting Of the Columbus Bar.
At meeting of the Columbus Bar, held at the
Court House in the town of Columbus, on Satur-
day April, 10th 1852, William l.. Harris Esq. was
called TO be chair, and Thomas Christian, appoint
ed Secretary After the object OF the meeting was
briefly stated BY the chairman, On motion OF VIM
p Jack ESQ, the following preamble and resolu-
tons re unanimously adop5ed
Whereas We have heard of the demise of
WILLIAM K HARRISON Esq, with deep regret,
and chershing for hnl the kind remembrance OF
friendship and recollection OF those qualities
whc so endeared him to the members OF his pro
fesson, and the entire circle OF his acquaintance,
giving such high promise of d life OF usefulness
and distinction Therefore,
Resotued That the family of the deceased, have
our felt sympathy in their sad bereavement,
and that we viii wear The usual badge OF mour-
ming.
Resolvea That copy Of these proceedings BE-
forwarded to his afflicted family, and also that
copy signed By the Chairman and Secretary be
published III the town papers.
On motion OF B. Matthews Esq, w. 2. Jack
and Thomas Christian, were appointed commit-
lee, to present said resolutions 70 the Court on
Monday morning with request, that they be
spread upon the minutes of the Court.
On Monday morning. April oh, the above
resolutions were presented TO the Court, when W
2. Jack Esq, made The following remarks (pub-
liShed by request of the bar.
.ifay It please tie Court:-At a meeting of the
members OF This Bar the mournful duty
signed TO me, OF presenting the resolutions which
hold in my hand TO your Honor, with the request
that they be placed upon the records OF the Court.
| recoiiect well, but few years ago, 20 have
met Mr. Harrison, the deceased, for the first time
in this place. He had just finished his legal stu
dies preparatory, to Obtaining license to practice
law. He then passed most credItable examina-
ton before the State Chancellor, and soon after
removed to Houston. ia the county of Chickasaw,
10 commence the practice OF his profession.
He rose rapidly at the Bar, and was very
ee cted to represent his county in the State Legs
Iature. The commencement of his career was ev-
cry way full OF promise and hope to his friends
and the industry and zeal with which he pursued
his profession gave evidence that he destined to
high rank 10 calling which is adorned with so
much talent and merit. Indeed he had already
achieved Il distinction and success, remarkable for
one of his age but alas he was seized with an
insdious disease hch blasted all his earthly hopes
and called him hence forever.
In making this brief alIu>ion to the deceased.
one young, talented, and so much beloved
trust may be permitted to minge my own most
profound regrets, with the sorrow OF those, who
stood TO him in the nearest and dearest relations
OF life and to express the hope, that after lifes
fttul dream is DER, he rests peacefully aud hap
PLY with the rewards of a virluouS an well Spent
life.
The Court thereupon, ordered the preamble and
resolution 10 be spread upon the minutes of the
Court, which was accordingly done
W. L. HARRIS, Chm'n.
IHos. CHRISTIAN, Sec'y.
AT meeting of the Columbus Bar, held at the
Court House Monday, ril, 18th 1852. W
L. Harris Esq, was called to the Chair, and Thos.
Christian ESD. appointed Secretary The obiect
OF the meeting beng announced by the Chairman
On motion OF William T. Jack Esq, the following
preamble and resolutions were unanimously adon.
ted ::
Whereas, We have heard the painful neli-
gence OF the death OF ADAM Y. Smith Esq, for
merry member OF this Bar, and sharing as he
did, when amongst Us, our atfectionate regard and
esteem-Therefore
Resof"ed, That we deeply deplore his death
and that We sincerely eondoe with the widow os
the deceased IN her most distressing affection.
ReSofped, Thatwe wear the usus1 badge OF naour
ninS; and that copy OF these proceedings be for
warded 90 his family.
On motion OF B. Matthews ESQ. il was
Resotved, That the din.rs .f th;s ,,,..a.;,
be signed by the Chairman and Secretary. ana
published IN the city papers. and that w + Jacl
Esq, De appointed 10 present the preamble and
resolutions OF this messing the Cours Ibis morn
ing alter 1t opens, wish request that the same be-
spread upon the minutes
Mr. Jack prtsenled the resolutions to the Conn,
with the following remarks published by the re-
quest of the meeting
1hay1 please khe Court IL am also Instructed
To ask That the Resolutions in relation 10 our d..
ceased professional brother, Adam Y. Smith n.
spread upon the. Records of this Court. Ifwas
my fortune, to be associated with Mr.. Smith a.,
a nnmoeroi years IN this place, in the frien lv
ana social relations OF life and to know him IN;
matelys In many respects, he was truly = mo-.
extraordinary man. In native energy, in tenac;ry
OF purpose, and in that indomita6le viii ~
vanqulshes ali opposition. he stood almost nrs.,,,
lnent. TWAS his misfortune, however d,,r;na
great portion of his life. to be the victim of ds.e
and Ill heal.h--yrt. with this mighty incubus caa
stantly weighing down his ener.r;es spe, .oi.
me elasticity OF his spirits. and the ygor of his
mnd that be practced successfully his pTofesson
and shared largely in its emoluments and Lanonl
In the prosecution of his causes he possessed -
marRaole skillln the management and use IF So
powerful energy and force in their apnlicat;a,,
win unerrng tact and strong practical sense ,b;s
coupled with most earnest and conv;nc;ne, -
ner were the causes of his wonderful sncs.ss
the bar. Hewas not, however. actively eneaged
N the Practlee OF law for the last few wears ~
vious to his death. but devoted his time nr;n.;rs
70 travelling and recruiting his health,
Never did mortal man combat the fell 5ss.~o..