Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-08-28

Death ct s. B. Axsen, Rsu...lEsstlns or lho
Cleveland Bar

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Cleveland Bar
The death Of 8. B. Aztsll, Esq, at Copper
HsrbOr, Lake Superior, few days since, hsi
already been announced, bat some further
notice of one who held 80 prominent posi-
tiOn among Us es the deceased, both In his
relations as q citizen and lawyer, is de-
manded. Probably no man in our midSl
could command more or warmer friends than
the deceased, and this was the fruit not alone
Of his warmth Of heart, benevolent character
and amiablo qualities, but equally in recog
milton of his manly traits, brilliant talents,
and indefatigable devotion tn his duties and
his obligations. He was a man Of ackuoWl-
edged superior ebilitY-of enlarged views,
and his mind was not only amply stored
with the knowledge that belongs to his pro-
fession, but much that was rich and valua
BILE outside had been carefully and judiciOus.
ly acquired. As citizen he was one Of the
most exemplary Of men-true to every in
stinct of justice and right
The disease which hurried Mr.. Axtell TO
the grave was, we understand, what is com
monty designated liver complaint, and il
had been preying upon his life for several
years, gradually consuming his vitality, and
affecting no less his mental than his bodily
functions, the former of which, we are in
formed by those most familiar with him, had
of late become much impaired and weak
ened. BE was admitted to the Bar in Geau-
ga county about 1887, and has followed his
profession, we believe without intermissiOn,
ever since. At the time of his death he was
! IS years old. His remains were brought in
to this city on the steamer May Queen yes
terday morning, and yesterday afternoon
were taken to PainesYille for interment, ac-
companied by the members Of the Cleve-
land Bar appointed for that purpose at the
meeting of the Bar yesterday forenoon to
take the action usual upon the death Of one
of its members. Below will be found a re-
port Of its action:
At a meeting of the Bar of Cuyahoga
County, convened at the Court House in
Cleveland, on August 27th, 1851, to take
suitable action relative to the death of Sal
mon B. Axtell, Esq., late member of the
Bar, Rufus P. Ranney was appointed
Chairman, and Roland D. Noble, Secretary.
On motion Committee on Resolutions
was appointed, as follows: Gen. CroweIl,
Judge stsrkweather, Moses Kelly, Samuel
Williamson and George Wiley, Esqs.
The Committee reported the following
resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted;
ResolUed. That we have heard with sincere
regret of the sudden death of s. B. Axtell,
ESQ.,, member of this Bar, and deeply SYM
pathize with his widow and friends in the
loss which they haue sustained.
ReSclUed, That in the death Of Mr.. Axtell
the Bar has lost one of its most upright and
honored members, and the community q
useful and respected citizen.
ReSolUed, That as a testimony of respect
for the memory of the Diseased, the mem
bers Of the Bar will attend his funeral in
body, this afternoon ct 2 O'Clock, and wear
the usual badge of mourning.
Resolued, That 9 copy of the foregoing re-
solutions, signed by the officers of this meet
ing, be sent to the widow of the deceased.
Resoipeds That copy Of the proceedings
OF TINS meeting pc presented 70 the Court of
Common Pleas Of this county, on the fret
day Of the next term, with request that
they be entered upon the journal of its pro-
ceedings.
Remarks commemorative of the virtues of
the deceased were made by the Chairman
and Messrs. John OrUwell, F. T. Backus, A.
G. Riddle and j. E. IngersOll.
On r,ot1on thu foIlovv;pz ,,,ora d, ,v,,oi,,ta1
Committee TO attend the remains of the de-
ceased to Painesville, theplace of interment:
Messrs. Boardman, Riddle, Baekus, ]. f.
Ingersoll, Wiley, Growell and Ranney.
On motion, it was
ResoEued, That copy of these proceedings
be furnished the city papers, with a request
for publication.
~ RUFUS P. RANEEY, Chairman.
ROLAND D. EoBLE, Secretary.
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