Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-03-15
TR1BI1TE OF RESPECT

- 49, TRIBUTE OF RESPECT 49,
Al q meeting Of the members Of the Bar IN attel-
Court House in Car eon the 22dx ult, for the
purpose of paying tribute of respect to the memo
~ of Robert Strange, Esq, deceased, their friend
and professional broth rocsesiiIlgs
| The meeting was organize 81 ealing lex.
tie, Esq to the Chair and the OF John
" inslow Esq as ss e s1sa
hall and Samuel j. Person, Esqs., were appointed
Committee to report resolutions expressive of the
of the feelings of the meeting ~
The Committee after retiring for a few minutes re-
turned and the following which
after addresses from Messrs. Toomer and Menden-
hall, were unanimously adopted: 8
Whereas, It hath pleased Almighty God to re-
move from among the living, our distinguished fell
low-citizen and professional brother Robert Strange
be it therefore resolved,
l.. That by this melancholy visitation the country
has been deprived of an eminently useful and able
citizen the profession of talented and learned Laws
yer, society of accomplished christian gentleman
his friends of whose attachments were deep and
lasting, and his family of the fondest husband and
father
9. That his death has filed our hearts with deep
sorrow and left vacancy in our body which cannot
be filed
g. That we condole most sincerely with his great
ly afflicted family and truly sympathise with them
in their sad bereavement.
A. That as token of respect and regard for the
memory of our departed brother and friend, will
three months.
5. That his Honor Judge Saunders be requested
to these proceedings to be spread upon the
cords Of the Court and that copy OF them be trans
mitted to the family of the deceased.
On motion of John III. Haughton Esq, Samuel j.
Person Esq, appointed to present the foregoing
resolutions and the proceedings of this meeting to
his Honor Judge Saunders with respectful request
that he would order the to be spread upon the
Minutes of this Court.
On motion Of John b. Toomer, Esq, the Chair
man of this meeting requested to forward copy
of the proceedings of this meeting to the family of
the deceased.
On motion of Walter A. Huske, Esq, the Editors
of the newspapers in the town of Fayetteville
spcctfuy requested to publish the proceedings, and
the Editors of the different papers throughout the
State to copy the same
On motion, the meeting adjourned
ALEXANDER LITTLE, Chairman.
JOHN WINSLow Secretary.
On the meeting of the Court next day, Mr.. Per-
son rose and said:
May it please your Honor: There is a sadness in
our hearts and vacant place in circle. We
look round and one familiar face is not seen-one
accustomed place is untitled. Our friend and brother
is not here Judge Strange is no more With sor-
rowing hearts the members of the Bar met yes
terday to pay tribute to his memory, and l have
been charged with the duty of requesting that your
Honor will their proceedings to be entered up
the minutes of this Court. 1t is true that they
cannot increase his fame, add to the many excel
lencies of his characters but they will to
vey idea of our high appreciation of him while
living, and our heartfelt at his death. They
set forth cold fornalties, but breathe the affcc
Tomato remembrance of saddencd friends-of those
who were drawn to him by the purity of his charac-
ter and noble generosity of his nature Of the pub
lie character of lamented friend it is unnecessary
to speak Among the records of the National Senate,
in the Legislative and Judicial histories Of
State, in his forensic efforts and literary produc-
tions to be found the very highest evidences of
his distinguished ability and great 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 perfection, of those gushing iInpul
ses of his nature which won the confidence and cap
tvated the hearts of his associates.
No man was mere generous and confiding. To
mis- friends his heart was open Summer and I'M
varying as the Poles. His delicate of honor
was offended by the slightest touch, and while he
scrupulously guarded his own feelings, none were
more ready to make PREPARATION for injury, did it
with more graceful magnanimity. Altogether he
was one of those men who lend charm to society,
whose friendships warm and glowing, and whose
natures, attracting others like them
selves, cause the heart to rejoice in knowing that
men may in truth DE brethren. As friends we
mourn his loss. To us it seems great sorrow, but
how UNNECESSARILY greater must be the bereave-
ment of those to whom he the best and fondest
husband and father-those who cherished in.
the greatest depths of his heart and upon whom he
lavished the riches of his affections! 1t is high
and holy office of friendship to sympathise with
friends in affiiction, and melancholy pleasure to
feel that we are not unmndful of its demands We
may parake of their great sorrow and share in the
consolation of their faith and hopes. We may go
back to the sick chamber and though the body per-
ishcs there is that there which makes feel that the
spirit is strong to conquer DEATH pure to meet God.
Let us mingle grief with theirs prayers with
theirs, and with them in heart let bedew his
grave with our tears.
A. =,
FRED DOCKERY, of Richmond County, who, the !
Star says, is "a of sterling integrity, and great
energy of character" which is slightly altered from
self, viz: "a man ofgreat strength of intellect and
frmness of purpose" He is the same that beat l.
Hon. G. w. Caldwell for Congress, few years ago,
by majority of about 1000 in District usually /
giving about $500 Wing majority. During that cam
paign he is said to have declaredthati North Car