Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-02-13
band, a father, and a brother, none can describe.

The world around!
Go to your scuptur'l tomLs, ye great,
& In u the tinsrl trash % state!
s,: But blythe honest turf LII wait,
~ Thou man of worth
And weep the ne best fellows fate,
Fer lay in EARTH"
Mr., ABSrr then offered the following preamble
md resolutions, which were seconded by Z. Sell
gELS, Esq, aad unanimously adopted:
4 useful and prominent member of this Bar,
while seemingly in the enjoyment of full health,
has been taken from among US;
Resolrcd, That the members Of this Bar are sol.
smniy impressed with this painful dispensation VI
providence, in taking from Us our late brother,
GEORGE W. LAHDRuN Esq.
Realized, That in his death, the Edzefeld Bar
has been deprived of one of its mort efficient mem
bcrs; the community, Of one OF it, most, virtuous
citizens; and his Church, of one ofits most stead-
fast upholders.
Resoicea. That we deeply lament this sad event,
and offer our sincere coincidence to bis. afflicted
family.
Rrsolred, That n copy of these Resolutions be
sent to tho family of the decoused, and that they
be published iu the Edgefeld Advertiser.
W. GARI Esq, said = =,
HN. Shhih'ihs 1uS PASN tHu ASSSoS uSooSiu~
tlona of our deceased brother and myself will not
permit mo to paes this occasion by, without pay
ing an humble tribute to his name and memory.
Amidst the excitement and apprehension Of a
revolution, in the enjoyment Of many earthly plea
sures in the full tide Of in his profession,
and the perfect rigor of manhood, the soul of G.
W. LASDRRM has scared to IIeaven. With no
fofewarning, the springs on which his being so
lightly, so modcstly, and gently moved, quickly
gave way, in obedience to the will Of God. Sud-
den Us was his summons to the presence of his
Maker, he was not taken by surprise, for he was
devout follower of Christ, and his whole life was
but the reflex of the spirit of tic divinity that had
created him Scarcely can roaizc that bis man
ly form, now lies cold and stiffcned in premature
grave; thut his accustomed presence around this
bar, has ceased forever; that his voice, to which
we have so often listened, in the enthusiastic adj
yocacv of bis clients cause, is now hushed in
death; that his henrt, that was ever full of SYM
ps.hy and charity for tho distressed and psor,
has ceased to throb such arc the sad realities of
his untimcly end. Iu his death the district has
lost good and valued citizen, and this bur, one
Of its chief ornaments for he was ripe scholar,
profound jurist christian gentleman and
sincere friend. To me he had been faithful
through all the chances and changes Of this rest
| less aud uncertain world, md enshrined within
this heart among al Of its boliest remcmbrances,
shall he the image Of GEORGE W. LANDRUH till 1t
too, like his, shall be dust and ashes.
The following communication from T. P. MA
GRArIl, was road by tho Secretary.
EnGErIELp C. H. Feb. 9Th 1861.
To the Chairman IF the Bar Meeting
DEAR SIR:-I understand that the members Of
the Edgefcld bar have been requested to meet, in
consequence Of tho death Of one of their brethren,
G f:GE ". LASDRrN, Esq. AS the oldest proc-
tis,ng lawyer at this bar, it would be for me be-
coming, as it would be to mo mournful but sat
isfactory duty to assist in the melancholy ccrepo-
mics proper on this OCCASION. But indisposition
| prevents mo from being present and actively par
ticipating in paying fitting tribute to the mamo-
| nv of the deceased. Tho shock which this CON-
nunity, aud particularly his professional brethren
have received in the sudden death Of Mr. Lam
DRUM, renders both unfit for more than bewidered
speculation on the uncertain tenure OF human life
And We are all only in y measure relieved from
the crushing influence Of its suddsnncss by the re-
aectiou that he may have been prepared for the
| Judgment Whilst am not permitted by the
reasons above assigned, to participate in the bu-
sncss of this meeting, trust that it will not be
deemed departure from the lpgpSss q lAisssPs
,nun;cn,,,siss:z opinion Of the character ol
our late friend and brother. was acquainted
with the deceased for many years. and formed
very favourable opinion Of his worth. lilo was
respected by his fellow citizens for bis sterling
honesty and truthfulncss-hy his friends for his
fidelity and amiability, and by his professional
brethren for lofty regard for the high and ancient
profession Of which he was old ard worthy
memher. In his intercourse with his brethren he
was modest, unassumns and courteous. In his
professional relations with his clients he was en-
act. just and parental, most frequently merging
the professional man in the friend. In his brha-
yinur to the court he nild, persuasive, yet
Hithal firm in the maintenance of hi. clients in
teres,s. and his professional status. In n word,
he was An exsnple Of good citizen and an houora-
bile lawyer. Such men, Mr.. Chairman. w. can i'll
afford to lose from our profession. It's high char
ac,er can only be maintained by the principles
anl conduct profcssed and exhibited ihro' life by
our deceased brother: and this solemn couvoca-
ton Of the members of the bar will indicate their
appreciation Of the sentiment, that the orly
road to real responsibility and cminence in tho
law, is that of high moral and professional con-
duct. Temporary success mny crown the efforts
nf the ignobe and unworthy, but consciousness
Of the luwly means by which it has been achieved.
will shear it Of its importance and value in the
opinions of all honorable mon. It is only that
success which has been obtained by stern and
nne1iblc adherence to morals and professional
requistion that cun satisfy truly yood, and great
lawyer Tho deceased, Mr.. Chairman, in my orin-
ion fully understood and appreciated the demands
of his profession, and frequently spoke with en-
thusiusm Of the Importance Of maintaining intact
its ancient rights and ceremonies.
To some Of us who are the older ministrants Of
the Temple, the sudden disruption Of the tics
which bound US TO our deceased associate, is par
ticulary affecting. The udmonition that in the
mi.t Of life we are in DEATH, so forcibly illustra.
ted but few days ago, should induce US to draw
closer the ties which hind as together as profess
s:oual men and whilst the uncertain tenure OF
lifc eonrinces US of the emptiness Of human am
bi,iop, it ought likewise to prevent the heartburn.
inGs and envy engendercd by the success of our
feow-men.
Shocked by the sudden call to judgment Of oul
late friend and brother, only offer to his be.
rcavcd family the sympathy of a condoling heart,
and to my profession my profound sorrow at the
loss of valued aud honorcd member.
Respectfully,