Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-10-04

the practice Of the law, in which he continue
ed until he joined the ID Kansas regiment
His intellectual powers were good, and his
virtues were Of solid and durable character.
Annexed are the proceedings Of the bar Of
Douglas County, Kansas.
PUBLIC MEETING OF rHR nan OF
DOUGLAS COUNTY.
Pursuant to notice, a meeting of tho Bar
Of this county was held at Lawrence, on Sa-
turday, the 7th inst, to make expression Of
their sentiments at the untimoly dsath Of
Lieut.. Shaw, ono Of its members, who was
killed at the destruction Of the Hannibal and
| st. Joseph Railroad train by the socessinnisis
| Of Missouri, on tho night Of Tuesday, the Sd
| inst
The meeting was called to order by Col.
/ Young. John VI. Coo was called TO the
/ Chair, and Henry Shankliu appointed Secre-
tary.
After a statement Of the object Of tho meet
ing, Col. Young presented, and Il. S. Low
man moved the adoption Of the following re-
solutions
Hhersas iii, Honor IN, Judtr ~ the District Court
the members II the bar and officers ~ the Court -
sdcnts OF Lawrence, Kansas have heard with heartfelt
snru that our esteemed and honorable associate friend
and companion in the profession, and 10 the walks "
private life. Lueius s. Shaw, has been inhumAny, ruth
c-sy and fcndishy murdered 81 the Platte river bridge
on tho Hannibal aud 81 Joseph hailroad. and that all
of which remains n him IN body has been brought to
y. fr the performance q the last tribute due to worth
Rcsoircd. That as members N the Bar we feel that
the pfuf has been deprived ~ an intelligent hon
wa'ie. aud worthy associate, aud socieiy model sfcr
iaen n al that hls the mn measure Of hgh'toued
gentlemen.
R,soired. Tina, with his relative, and friends. aud
with the county. sympSthsc 1r this trcp1rahc loss
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uuWAyctiug defender Of his country
Resoired, That We will attend his funeral and wear
/ the usual badge n mourning Tor thirty days
R1olrea, That the Chairman " this NICE ng appoint
cummure 10 precut these resolutions To the Judge ri
same be sprcad upon the Trofds Of the Cuutt aud
quest Of the proprietor. Of the newspapers published
I IN this city, a Publication Of the same.
Ancr the reading Of the resolutions, Judge
Thatcher, presiding Judge OF this District,
addressed the meeting As follows
lir Chairman. need not say how entirely concur
10 these frsoui1ns--n every line and letter Of them
concur not only ia the sentiments II Indignation the
ruthless assassination OF our friend by the enemies Of
hs country, but also must truly most heartily in the
precision contained In them Of personal respect regard
esteem and affection which feel towards the dcocas-
ed. No patriot seen " 50 apaihctc a heart
that II did not glow with spoutauf Gus emotion and re-
spcct towards him who died the field " battle In fight
ing the battles uf their county, without refer
ence u the merits OF nps u his personal character.
How then shall We adequately express these emouons
when he who combines at in his character n ut
sctug rhtintism which fuSlrd INTO the field 10 inter
posc hs own breast as shield in defense OF his country,
struggling for its very being with desperate foe brave
~, and the engaging manners and private worth OF the
citizen and neighbour, Is brought back into midst
atadslan not only by the enrnics Of his country, but
by band Of implacablc nfsassins This horrible deed
demands vengeance but our purpose Is, nov, mainly
TO utter our testimonials concerning brother. be-
vc that you will agree with whCn say that IN tho
qualities of suaYy, generosity. and kind hoatttdnts,
aud in all the qualities which constitute a gentle
man and czeni our fiend possessed great and peculiar
/ excellence.
D Il, his DO Il !.
faithful lawyer. The active discharge Of TIC duties Of
this profession zeal for clients eaousies and constant
euuBse IuT success often ana necessarily, a. human
nature u, beget hostility and personal anmosily tn a
greater or lcss extent, among its members But may
ful say that our friend, while neeectng nothing viii IA
ms duy required IN The conduct Of his legal business
encountered none Of this Among all hi, brethren Of
the Bar and 10 the community where he commenced his
professional life, aud throughout the routine Of his
quainthnee, do not believe there one VIM har
bored towards him unkind feeling. II e showed also
that he was possessed " true hearted patrintisn
Though belonging to the political party opposed to the
dominant party IN the country and possessed OF decided
opinions, yethow nobly did he, when his country
sailed and threatened With destruction, drop party f"r
get all his antecedent Political bias thruw politics 20 the
winds abandon his professional business aud oher him
self 10 that country, with other noble spirits among
a. sacrifice, if need might he, upon her altar.
Let us. gentlemen, hold dead brother for his low
Of country for his sallany for his private WORTH in ar
/ enduring remembrance.
James s. Emery. Esq. tho late law partner
OF Lieut.. Shaw, made sumo remarks, in sub
stance as follows
Mr. Chairman. From my peculiar relations with tho
deceased feel 1t To be due to This sad say
word OF two knew him probably longer and more in
/ tunatvy than any other present And knew but g.
hold him in very high regard In all my intercourse will
Mr, shaw, my professional intercourse, my social
confidential Intercourse l ma, rntify and r,ni,n an
eulusum 20 which We have just listened And especial
ly may renew and repeat he Itnatks just made as
The sincerity and cArnesthcss Of the love OF his
Before this unhappy civil war, Whth nov mcuRccs th
integrity u this great Commonwealth and with Nhic
our highest hopes aud i"hest dcstiny are mscparabl
identified, hurst upon he decided partisan,
'ear ana unoompt"mi,lhg cnn'c IONS regarding polite
al things hut when the fc of bio country hal
ard and armed traitors threatened u ccaye this might
republic ~ twain Tor uhhui pul oses, he dropped hi
politics like mantle and bctd an his sword lie too
his lie IN his hand and devoted himself his country
service. Not, can most s0icuny aud carntstl "a,
Cor selfish p rpOse' not even for ambition sake tha
asl inlTmnyo node minds not fr political aggrandzc
mfnt; no, icr holiday display l., blaodcss patade n
m veil knew that the acceptance II his militia, ira,
u1st Ne executed IN danger aud IN the lace Of death
the ynfnus NcissudCs Of the tented field say he ha
full, clear fircs ghi n ali this as many, many tim,
sitting Ia our office he sad 10 me and knowing il 4
shnnk not back but advanced, inourring with his con
rades in arms, the tolls aud pfyaDns of an eNhausn
march Crowned by terrific battle out OF which indcc
he came without harm only meet dtcadh death
the hands of baud Of atassius. That dcaih which Il
aheipaeu n. nct not on he battle field but YET In ia
discharge OF his duty As evidence ~ the eAfnrtncs
Of his mind, aud the thorough purpose with which he
galcd in this fir country NAV ncton that MI M
business affairs in this state with trianr execution
two. were finally CLOSED He often rcnark,d 10 me i
many conversations about the iuncndiu war ,r
7
lection to the laws he could know no more politics
parry In ali this eahaled Patriotism there Is to man
iends aud rumpAiriots who survive him here satisfac
ton which half abaiss the sadness u this hour
Capt. Ayers, who was fellows soldier O
Lieut.. Shaw, and engaged in the battle o
/ Springfield, and who was present, 10y invita-
! ton then said:
Nr. tNaTmHn ! have thnurht nom my connectio
in the army with The deceased that word or Two no,
me on this melancholy occasion, would be acceptable
his ricuds here My acquaintance with hin, an 10 th
time when We both joined the army was vory isma -
From that time forward until the evening Of hs unti,ne
, | y end, our scqualuanee ensc aud intimate "
sere msnbers ofths Same tesinent ths kansas See
can most cordially subscribe To- the resolutions as o hi
genucmanly and kindly character aud can also stat
from direct and personal observation that he G,,pl
nobly for his country. At the lrtilc battle fought
At Wilson's Greek, was, FOR much N the time la is i'm
mediate vicinity, and him Ia the thickrst OF The 6h
lie showedhimssltA brave man aud true soldier An
how distressing is IT, that lac who had hefaicaly brave
the dangers Of the battle field aud dared there All Tia
his country encinies could do should perish At The
OF the most daslArdy u assassnA wa. al 81 Josep
a. the time OF thi, disaster, seeking passage east
When his mangled body was brought into that rl.r,
snugh' him out and had the satisfaction NJ animate,
lE 70 nus wants 40 FAR az in my power until he breath
[ ca NE last procured him such surgical attendance a
was plsslbo and accompanied his remains 10 ,our si
anu now JON YOU IA my sympahss in your grief AZ IA
loss ana IA enuperstng with you In PAYING thr st res