Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-07-30
NIeeIIn. the Ear.

A meeting of the members of the Nashville Bal
was held on Monday morning, at the Ofic7 Of D.
and J. M. WHKN. for the purpose of sho wing re
spect to the memory of the late Herman Cox.
G. NJ. FoGG, Esq, called to the Chtir, AMI
MORTON B. HOWELL appointed Secretary.
On motion, the President appointed Messrs. N
B. HowELI. D. f. WHKIN, and JOHN HUGH SMITH a
Committee to prepare suitable resolutions. After
a short absence the Committee presenting the fol
lowing which were UNANIMOUSLY adopted
The shaft of death has agai descended amongst
US, and again called upon to lament the loss OF
one of our number. Only little more than half
the year has gone and three of the members of the
Nashville Bar have been summoned before the
Judge of all tie earth.
The first, amongst the youngest, and with every
favorable prospect for length of days and honor,
was stricken by disease. The second, buJyant with
youth and health looking forward as he might well
have done, future usefulness and elevation in his
profession, was suddenly and violently snatChed
away. And now, one not young and yet still at
the period of life when ne might look to enjoy the
fruitiOn o. youthful hopes and pass the DOWN. I'd
way of life with love aud honor and troops of
friends has paid the debt that all men owe, and
passed away forever.
Herman Cox died at half past one O'Clock this
morning at his residence in this city, in the 4StI
year of his age.
About the year 1910, he commenced the practice
of law in this city, and by his genial and generous
spirit endeared himself TO all the members of his
profession. Earnest and pc rseverIng in the matters
coufided to his care, be gained the esteem and
confidence Of a large circle of acqualntancCs and.
enjoyed lawyer, afiattering measure of success
Towards the members of the bar, he at all
times kind, courteous and obliging and especially
towards the young and inexperienced applicants
for professional position, be manifested sympathy
and kindly feeling that linked him TO them by the
strongest ties.
HIS abilities, as a counsellor and advocate, were
of no common order, and in many instances of diff
cult and entRngled argument he showed himself pos
sessed of large degree of acumen and learning.
During the session OF 1876, he represented this
floating district in the State Legislature, and for
many years, and at the time of his death he a
member Of the City Council and also Attorney
for the city. which offices he filed with credit to
himself and satisfaction to the public Previous 10
the separation of Tennessee from the Federal Gov
ernment, he was appointed United States District
Attorney.
Like other men he not perfect, and the very
generosity aud freebearteness that endeared him to
Others, led him into paths from which prudence
would have withdrawn him. But the mantle OF
charity is cast over his shortcomings. and we
member only the afable, courteous and kind lawyer
and gentleman.
In testimony of our respect for his memory,
therefore,
ResolUed, That we regard the death of Herman
Cox loss to the profession, and causing void
Ia the circle of his friends in this city that must long
rF8ain untitled.
Resolred, That as many of the members Of the bar
DO so will attend his funeral this morning at
Y O'Clock, and that we wear the usual badge Of
mourning for thirty days.
ResOlUed, That these resolutions be spread upon
the minutes of the Courts held IN mis- city
and that the Secretary furnish the family OF the de-
ceased with a copy, and procure them to be pub
Gshed in the city papers
RESOLVED, That committee be appointed to car
~ out these resolutions.
In accordance with the last resolution the Chlir-
man appointed J. N. WHKIN TO present them to the
Chancery Court, JOIN HUGH SMITH TO the Criminal
Court, and A. II. HURLEY to the Circuit Court.
After remarks by various gentlemen, the meeting
then adjodrned en- F0GG Chairman.
MORTON B. Howell Secretary