Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-11-04
From the Greensborough Patriot.
Proceedings of a Meeting

From the Greensborough Patriot
Proceedings of a Meeting
Of the Members Of the Guilford Bar, CommemO-
, Tatiue Of the death of the late Julius L. GOrrelI
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. Armfeld, VIM j. Long
was appointed Secretary; whereupon Robert P.
Dick moved that a committee of three be appoint
ed to draft resolutions, when the Chair appointed
Robert P. Dick, Robert F. Armield 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 WIN.
Adams, and as we desire to pay Just tribute to
their memories; therefore, be it
ResOtOsd, That we deeply deplore the loss ofthose
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.
ResoEUed, That We ever bear testimony to their
eminent worth. As citizens, they were exemplary
and upright as friends they were courteous high
toned and honorable. They were we'll prepared to
discharge Alright the duties of life and they had so
lived as to leave names without reproach.
Resotced, That we feel it to be our duty to pay
tribute to Captain Adams as soldier. He prompt
ly answered the first call of his country He left
all the endearments of home and kindred; with pa
thence he endured the hardships and invitations of
the camp and the march with cool and determined
Valor ne met the dangers of the battle and he died
among heroes in the deadly charge at SharpsburC.
His memory as soldier deserves to be cherished
and honored by his PATRIOTS and grateful country
men.
Resotred, That we tender our heartfelt symna.
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.
Rss0toed, That the Chairman present these reso:
lutions to the Hon. Jas W. Osborne in open Court
and request that the be 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. y..
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 o,
1ue1us L. GorreA Esq, and Capt YIN. adams,
made at Meeting Of the GHiyord Bur.
Mr. CHAIRNAN:-My regard for our departed
orothers, and the peculiar relation which occupied
to one OF them, require me to say something on
TINS SAD occasion. am glad that can say, in the
sincerity OF my heart that they were both worthy
OF our nigh esteem. knew them when thew were
little boys the idol and joy of their homes, and
saw them grow up to manhood with many fond
hopes and brigh promises clustering ronnd tbon,
They have lett US now! Their work on earth. ;S
DONE and we have met to pay last tribute to their
memories. " 'ie'f
0uhus Il. Gorrell was christian gentleman. If
ne were living, he would desire no hiobsr e,Io,,,
lie was remarkable for his methodicaI HABITS and
MS ndeIty to duty. Had he lived, his strict nteg
my ana pn"earled energy and perseverance would
nave rendered much service to society and obtained
usn honor lor himself l knew him well in all
ene positions which he occupied-as a Sabbath.
scnooi teacher, as member of the church as a
memDer OF the Legislature and as LAWYER And
ne was ialthless to any of the high obligations
wnlcn those positions imposed, I am glad that 7
know it not e@N tuS'
The last few weeks of his life were cIouded NTH
great sorrow. His gallant brother. Cant Henrv
T. Gorrel, had fallen IN the vanguard of the nobis
army tnat drove the Vandals from the very gates of
our Capital. Il is manly to weep for loved hnos
and the brave! With an alLabsorhine U,;sf o"oo
friend was mourning for his noble brother ubon
Ine summons came to join him in the spirit land
ne attachment of these two brothers was unnsnoI.
~ intimate and strong 1t seemed to GROW With
tnelr growth and strengthen with their strength -
DeStn olo not separate them long. The hands of
sorroWing atdictlon have laid them side nv s,do
beneath the shadow of the church ubere e.,
chhohood they had worshipoed, and WHERE tbon
were eonsecrsted to Him who now q o;uoth ny ny
beloved Sleep" s"e'h DIS
Capt William Adams was nv law stndort
for some time we were intimately associated ~ ~
profession. had the most unbounded consdo s,e
in his integrity and friendship, and am Snra ss
there was no one outside of the circle Of NV INN
date kindred for whom had a more afEect;ona,o
regard He was noble and c5ivalrous Young man
lie had many OF the qualities calculated to insnirs
strong friendship. He was brave almost 70 rasb,
less His generosity was without a taint of seI6Sb-
ness and his open-handed and open. bearted Iharni
fty was almost fault His handsome intsIIsct 90
ssled him to acquire knowledge with great fsc;i;t1
perhaps too easily for his own good as he trnstsd
rather to genius than to labor. He was varv 60
OF the society of his friends and spent much t;,a
IN social intercourse; but always felt sure that he
had strong sheetanchor that would keen him s.fa
from the temptations and dangers which iso often
oeSet the path OF warm hearted and generous vontb
ano That was his devoted attachmentto his chrstia
mother. " MS Sli u
as soldier, he was brave and faithful 70 Dirt,
'So Sss out seldom on. furlough He was AMONG
t+-, sD 20 enter the service, and his whole mind
rsr;n and were enlisted in the cause of his snf
'Isvosion WHY Sg III country; and he sealed his
$50 an, ;nrn s blood on the sad field of Sharns.
~ S,-;od a,nor. that his last request was IN
De ourieu among his brave men on the aaIJ va ~
he fell He had won a soldiers f.rDa ne . sio where
to fill q soldiers grave. 'e' AM wished