The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-09-04
TRIBUTE TO JUDGE CRANCn.


AT meeting of the members Of tho bar Of the District
Of Columbia and of the officers of the courts in said Dis
rict held pursuant to notice In the courtroom in the C
Hail. in the city of Washington, Monday the 80 day oi
September 1885, John Marbury, esq called TO tue
chair, and John A. Smith appointed secretary.
Richard s. Coke esq, after some preliminary remarks
announcing The death Of the Hon. William Cranch, Chief
Judge of the circuit and Judge of the district court
of the District Of Columbia which event occurred on Sat
urday the ls instant and giving dclineaon OF the pri-
yae and judicial character of the deceased, offered the
following resolution, which was unanimously adopted:
Resolced That committee of five members of the meet
ing be appointed by the chair TO draught appropriate
resolutions on the subject which has thus convened US
together.
The chair appointed Richard S. Coke, William Eedin,
Joseph H. Bradley James NJ. Carlisle and John f. Ennis,
esqs to compose the committeewho having retired for
the purpose by their chairman Mr. Coke presented The
following resolutions:
The Hon. William Cranch Chief Judge Of the circuit
and District Judge of the District Of Columbia having de-
parted this life Saturday. the lst instant the members
of the bar and officers of the court entertaining the high
veneraton for the private and public character Of the
deceased duly approaching his great and varied pros
sonal attanmens his unsuied integrity his patient dill
gence his uniform courtesy and amenty Of on the
bench and in private intercourse regard his DEATH though
long anticipated with deep regret and public
loss They have, therefore
Reso1rcd That during the whole Of the private
life of the deceased in this vicinity extending beyond sixty
wears he had emnetly entitled himself to possess what
he fully enioyedhe unqualified admiration and esteem
of our whole community.
Resolud That reporter of the Decisions Of the Su-
preme Court and Judge OF the circuit court on the
bench Of which he occupied scat for upwards of yonr
years, he distinguished for his requirements in all the
different branches OF professional learning for untrng in
dustry for ndefagable diligence in the discharge OF his
high duties for his kind and courteous ancnity Of dcpor
ment towards all with whom he had intercourse for dig
nihed patient and impartial treatment towards bis col
laat5t rae anAfh Tho ,on}n IF f1ah bar
81 Resoivd That we deeply deplorc the loss which tbe
community the profession and ourselves more especi
ally, have sustained in the death OF Judge Craneh.
a. Resoiped That in the manifestation of the high esteem
and respect entertained for the deceased will wear
the customary badge Of mourning for the period OF thirty
days and will, as body attend his funeral.
g. Reso1ped That will undertake. with the consent and
appreciation of the family, to erect substantial and ap
proprate monument over the grave of the deceased ~
eommemoaon of his Character and that the chairman Of
this meeting, Mr. Redn, and Mr.. Carlisle be committee
carry this resolution into effect.
g. Resolgcd, That the chairman communicate copy Of
these proceedings TO the family Of the departed with an
have sustained
l. Resofeed That at the next meeting Of the circuit
court the chairman be requested to present copy the
court with request that the may be entered upon
the minutes of the court.
Resoled That copies of these proceedings be handed
to the various newspapers in this District for publication
The said resolutions having been seconded by Mr.. Car
lisle with appropriate remarks unanimously adopted
JOHN MARBURY, Chairman.
Jous A. SMITH, Secretary.
FnIAL DEyorroN.--DeATH OF TWO SISTERS M YELLOW
Fxvse-We copy the following from the Petersburg Ex-
press
The death of two sisters the Misses Mallory record
ed below. What heart-rending that must have
been Two young ladies in the bloom Of womanhood
handsome, accomplished, and truly good simultaneously
falling before the grim monster and together passing
through the dark valley Of the dead They in amp
ton when the fever first broke ont visit relative
and enjoying every comfort and blessing which this world
afford. And gentleman Of this city informs that
the tidngs reached them that the fever had
made lis appearance in Norfolk, and they reflected that
fond father aud mother there they Immediately dec
ded that under the paterna roof their pacc when
danger threatened and the next morning they embarked
The steamer for home. The result Of their
corded in correspondents letter. But what ex-
ample Of flia affection does their furnish what
an obedience to the injunction Of the Bibe-honor thy
father and mother