Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-11-05


And send his darkened spirit
Rejoicing on its way.
Shadewel Seminary, Lenior Co., N. c.. 1862.
GFrom the Greensborough Patriot
Proceedings of a Meeting
: Of the Members Of tile Guilford Bar, Commence
ratioe Of the death of the late Julius L. GorreU
and Capt. William adams
On motion of John A. Gilmer, Hon. James T.
Morehead was appointed Chairman, who explained
the object of the meeting in few feeling and touch
ing remarks
On motion of Robert F. Armtield, Wm j. Long
was appointed Secretary; whereupon Robert P.
Dick moved that committee of three be appoint
ed to draft resolutions, when the Chair appointed
Robert P. Dick, Robert F. Armfeld and VIM. L.
Scott, who, after retiring, reported through Mr..
Robert P. Dick, the following resolutions:
Whereas, death has entered our professional cir
Gle and taken away our much esteemed friends and
brothers, julius L. Gorrell, ESQ.,, and Capt. VIM.
Adams, and as we desire to pay Just tribute to
their memories; therefore, be it
Resolced, That we deeply deplore the loss ofthosc
who had endeared themselves to US By many ties of
association and friendship, and who had so many
high hopes of future honor and usefulness.
Resol1ed That we ever bear testimony to their
eminent worth. As citizens, they were exemplary
and upright; friends they were courteous, high
tOHeu auu uOuoTdUle Lucy were well prepared TO
discharge Alright the duties of life and they had so
lived as to leave names without reproach.
Resolued, That we feel it to be our duty to pay
tribute to Captain Adams as soldier. He prompt
~ answered the first call of bis country. He left
all the endearmcnts Of home and kindred with pa
thence he endured the hardships and privations of
the camp and the march with cool and determined
vaor he met the dangers of the battle, and he died
among heroes in the deadly charge at Sharpsburg
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and honored by his patriot; and grateful country
men.
Resotced, That we tender our heartfelt sympa-
thies to the parents and kindred of our deceased
brothers, and we request the Secretary of this
meeting to send them copy of these resolutions.
Resotoed, That the Chairman present these reso-
lutions to the Hon. Jas. W. Osborne in open Court
and request that the same he put upon the minutes
After the reading of the resolutions, Mr. Dick
paid very eloquent tribute to the memory of
the deceased copy of which was requested by
the meeting for publication.
The resolutions were then unanimously passed.
They were also presented by the Chairman to Hon.
James W. Osborne and ordered to be spread upon
the minutes of the Court
J. 7. MoREHEAD, Chm.
W. j. LONG, Sec'y.
Remarks Of Robert P. Dick, Esq.,, on the Death OF
julius L.. Gorrel, Esq, and Capt Wm adams,
made at Meeting Of the Guikford Bur-
Mr. CHAIRMAN:-My regard for our departed
brothers, and the peculiar relation which occupied
TO one OF them, require me to say something on
this sad occasion. am glad that | can saw, in the
sincerity of my heart, that they were both worthy
OF our high esteem. knew them when they were
little boys, the idol and joy of their homes, and
saw them grow up to manhood with many fond
hopes and bright promises clustering round them.
They have left US now! Their wo on earth is
done, and We have met to pay last tribute to their
memories.
Julius L. Gorre was a christian gentleman If
he were living, he would desire no higher eulopv
lie was remarkable for his methodical habits. and
his fidelity to duty Had he lived, his strict integ
rlty and unwearied energy and perseverance would
have rendered much service to society and obtained
high honor for himself knew him we'll in all
the positions which he occupied-as a Sabbath.
school teacher, as member of the church, as a
member OF the Legislature, and as a LAWYER And
II ne was falthless to any of the high obligations
winch those positions imposed, l am glad that
know it not
The last few weeks of his life were clouded with
great sorrow: His gallant brother, Capt. Henry
army that drove the Vandas from the very gates of
our Capital 1t is manly to weep for loved ones
and the brave! With an all absorbing grief our
friend was mourning for his noble brother. when
the summons came to join him in the spirit land,
Inc attachment of these two brothers was unusual.
ly intimate and strong. 1t seemed to grow with
their growth and strengthen with their strength
Death did not separate them long. The hands Of
sorrowing affection have laid them side by side.
beneath the shadow of the church, where from
childhood they had worshipped and where thew
were consecrated to Him who now "giyeth His
beloved Sleep"
Capt William Adams was nv law student and
for some time we were intimately associated in the
profession had the most unbounded confidence
in his integrity and friendship, and am sure that
there was no one outside of the circle of nv imme
dlate kindred for. whom had more affectionate
regard. He was a noble and cHivalrous Young man.
lie had many of the qualities calculated to insnire
strong friendship. lie was brave almost to rash.
ness. His generosity without faint of selfish.
ness, and his open-handed and open hearted liberal
lty was almost a fault His handsome intellect en-.
abled him to acquire knowledge with great facility.
perhaps too easily for his own good as he trusted
rather to genius than to labor He was very fond
ct the society OF his friends and spent much time
in social intercourse; but always felt sure that he
had strong sheet-anchor that would keen him SAFE
from the temptations and dangers which so often
beset the path of warm hearted and generons Youth
and that his devoted attachment to his cbr;st;a
mother.
As a soldier he was brave and faithful to dntv
lie was but seldom on furlough. He was anon
the first to enter the service, and his whole mind
heart and soul were enlisted in the cause of his suf
fering and struggling country; and he sealed hi
devotion with his blood on the sad field of Shorr.
burg am informed that his last request was :
be buried among his brave men on the field wher
he fell He had won a soldiers fame and wisha
to fill soldiers grave.