The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-17
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the Court House in Carthage on the 22d ut, tor
the purpose of paying tribute of respect to the
memory of Robert Strange, Esq, deceased, their
friend and professional brother, the following pro-
ceedings were had:
The meeting was organized by calling Alexan-
der Little Esq, to the Chair, and The appointment
Of John Winslow, Esq, as Secretary
On motion. john d. Toomer, George c. Men,
denhal and Samuel J. Person, Esqs, were appon-
ted Committee to report resolutions expressive Of
the feelings Of the meeting.
The Committee after retiring for a few minutes
returned and reported the following resolutions !;
which, after addresses from Messrs Toomer and
Mendenhall ere unanimously adopted:
Whereas, 1t hath pleased Almighty God TO re-
move from among the living, our distinguished
fellow citizen and professional brother, ROBBERS:
Strange be it therefore resolved,
l. That by this melancholy visitation the Coun-
try has been deprived of an eminenuy useful and
able citizen, the profession of talented and learn
ed lawyer, Society of an accomplished christian
gentleman his friends of whose attachments
deep and lasting, and his family of the londest
husband and father.
2. That his death has filled our hearts with deep
sorrow and left vacancy in our body which cam
not be filled.
3. That we condole most sincerely with his
greatly afflicted family, and truly sympathlse with
lneln III tHSlT Sdu Dele"HtEeHt.
T. That as token of respect and regard for the
memory of our departed brother and friend, we
will wear The usual badge OF mourning for the
space of three months.
5. That his Honor Judge Saunders be requested
to cause these proceedings TO be spread upon the
records Of the Court and that a copy of them be-
transmitted TO the family of the deceased.
On motion OF John H. IIaughton Esq, Samuel
J. Person, Esq, appointed to present the
It, 4 al,
meeting to his Honor, Judge Saunders, with a
respectful request that he would order the same
10 be spread upon the Minutes of this Court.
On motion Of John D. Toomer, Esq. the Chair
man of this meeting was requested 10 forward a
copy Of the proceedings of this meeting TO the IA
mily of the deceased.
On motion of Walter A. TIuske, Esq, the Ed-
tors of the newspapers in the town of Fayetteville
are respectfully requested to publish the proceed
ings and the Editors Of the different papers hro"gh
out the State to copy the same.
ALEXANDER LITTLE, Chm.
JOHN WINsLow, Sec'y
On the meeting of the Court next day, Mr.. Per-
soC rose and said
Nay 1t please y0ur Honor: There is a sad
ness in our hearts and vacant place in circle.
We look around and one familiar face IS not seen,
One accustomed place is untitled. Our friend
and brother snot here. Judge Strange is no more.
Win SOfTCWlnS neaTtS lD6 IHetHcerS OF lne Oar
met on yesterday TO pay tribute to his memory,
and have been charged with the duty Of requrs-
ting that your Honor will their proceedings
to be entered upon the Minutes OF this Court. 1t
is true that they cannot increase his fame, add
the many xcellencies OF his characters but they
will serve to convey some idea of our high appre.
citation of him while living, and our heartfelt sor-
row at his death. They set forth no cold lornali-
ties, but breathe the affectionate remembrance of
saddened friends-of those who were drawn TO him
by the purify of his character and noble generosi-
ty of his nature. OF the public character Of our
Iamented friend it is unnecessary TO speak. Among
the records of the National Senate, in the LegsIa-
tive and Judicial histories of our own State, in his
forensic efforts and literary productions to be
found the very highest evidences Of his distinguish
ed ability and grea: public worth. These belong
to the country in common with his fame. But
should be unfaithful to my own heart if failed to
speak of his private and social virtueS,-of those
features Of beauty in his character, which may
not have been always seen by the world, but which
in the sunlight Of friendly intercourse stood out in
beautiful perlection, Of those gushing impulses OF
his nature which won the confidence and capvated
the hearts Of his associates.
No man was more generous and coniding. To
his friends his heart was open as Summer and un.
varying as the Poles. His delicate sense Of honor
was offended by the slightest touch, and while he
SCruPuiOuslV guarded his own feelings, none were
more ready to make reparaton for injury, did
it with more graceful magnanimity. Altogether
he was one OF those men who lend a charm 10 So
ciety, hose friendships are and glowing, and
whose sympathetic natures, attracting others like
themselves, cause the heart to rejoice in knowing,
that men may in truth be brethren. AS friends
we mourn his loss. 10 us it seems a great sorrow
but how immeasurably greater must be the bereave-
meut Of those TO whom he was the best and fond.
est husband ard father-those who were cherished
in the greatest depths of his heart and upon whom
he lavIshed the riches Of his affections 1t is a
high and holy Office of friendship to sympathse
with friends in afillcOn, and melancholy pleas
ure to feel that we not unmndfuI Of its de-
mands. We may partake OF their great sorrow
and share IN the consultations Of their faith and
hopes. We may 60 back to the sick chamber and
though the body perishes, there which makes US
Ieel that the spirit is strong 10 conquer death, pure
TO meet God. Let US mingIe our grief with theirs,
ard with them in heart let US bedew his grave
with tears.
We learn from the Washington correspondence
Of the New York Herald that it is said substitute
will be offered TO the Senate Nebraska BILL by
Southern Democrat in the House. The substitute
will consist OF the bill originally introduced into
he Senate from the Territorial Committee. That
bill is precisely the the Territorial bills
IF $50. The object Of this move is TO do away
with the abroga on express terms, OF the Missouri
of 1920. Col. Benton will make a
great speech against the bill. He declares he will