Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-09-04
The Late Judge Cranch.

The following resolutions were adopted yester-
day by the Bar Of Washington, as testimonial Of
respect to the remains Of the late Judge Cranch
/. Resolved, That during the whole course Of
the private life Of the deceased in this vicinity,
extending beyond sixty years, he had eminently
entitled himself to possess, what he fully enjoyed
the unqualified admiration and esteem OF our
whole community.
3 Resolved That as Reporter Of the Decisions
OF the Supreme Court and as Judge of the Cir
cult, on the bench OF which he occupied scat for
upwards Of 6fty-four years, he was distinguished
for his requirements in all the different branches
Of professional learning, for untirng industry, Tor
interchangeable diligence in the discharge Of his high
duties, for his kind aud courteous amenity Of de-
pertinent towards all with whom he had intercourse,
for dignifed, patient and impartial treatment to-
wards his colleagues and the members OF the Bar.
3. Resolved, That we deeply deplore the loss
which the community, the profession, and We our
selves more especially have sustained in the death
Of Judge Cnnch.
A. Resolved That, in the manifestation Of the
high esteem and respect we entertained for the de-
ceased, we will the customary badge Of mourn
ing for the period Of thirty days, and will, as
body, attend his funeral.
5. Resolved That We win under take with the
consent and appreciation OF the family, 70 erect
grave OF the deceased, in commemoration of his
character; and that the chairman Of this meeting
Mr. Redin and Mr.. Carlisle be a committee to car
~ this resolution into effect.
6. RESOLVED, That the chairman communicate a
copy Of these proceedings 10 the family Of the de-
parted, with an expression Of our coincidence with
them In the loss they have sustained.
Z. Resolved, That at the next meeting Of the
Circuit Court the chairman be requested present
a copy to the court, with request that the same
may be entered upon the minutes Of the court.
s. Resolrcd That copies Of these proceedings be
handed 70 the various newspapers In this District
for publication.
At a meeting Of the Levy Court Of Washington
county, held at the City Hall in Georgetown on
Monday, September 3, the following resolutions
we're submitted by Dr. Henry Haw, and we're
unanimously adopted
|. Resolved, That the members of this Court
have heard with profound regret OF the demise Of
WILLIAM CRAScH, late Chief Justice Of the Circuit
Court OF the District Of Columbia.
2. Resoired, That in his death the Judiciary
has lost one who, by his integrity, zeal, upright
ness, and purity Of character, has added lustre to
the whiteness Of the judicial ermine. For more
than half a century he held the scales Of Justice
with steady hand, and, knowing no man in a
cause, had dispensed only the equal law OF the
land with frmness, tempered by urbanity
8. RESOLVED, That, out Of respect to the memory
Of the deceased, the members of the Levy Court
Of Washington county will attend the funeral Of
the deceased, and that we will wear the usual
badge Of mourning.
4. Resolved That these resolutions be publish
ed in the city papers, and copy be commune
Gated BY the Clerk Of this Court TO the family Of
the deceased, together with the expression Of our
individual sympathy in their great bereavement
and that the Court now adjourn.
LEWIS CARBERY, President.