The Greene County Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 185?-1867, 1863-08-11

TRIBUTE or RESPECT BY THE BAR.

At the announcement of the death Of
Capt. William g. Lindsey, the members
Of the bar.and officers Of the Court of
Greene coiinty, held a meeting, at which
the following proceedings were had:
On motion Of II. w. Downey, Esq,
John Phelan Esq, was called to the
chair, and u. II. z. Huss, Esq, elected
Secretary. .. ....
Il. w. Downey, ESD, in few brief
remarks, paid a high tribute to the char
acter of the deceased.
On motion of G. A. Black, ESQ.,, a
committee consisting of. A J. Buchan-
an, II. w. Downey and G. A. Black,
Esqrs., was appointed by the char to
prepare resolutions expressive ct tile
sense of the meeting. .. ~ ID
The said committee, through its CHAIR
man, made the following report
WHEREAS, We have heard with deep
regret, of the death OF our esteemed
brother, Capt. William C, Lindsey, who
fell at the head of his columns whilst
leading gallant charge on Hagerstown
And whilst we would fain have him
spared, to fiji 4 mission commensurate
with his intellect, his patriotism and va
lor, we nevertheless bow in sadness,
though submission, to the will Of Him
who knoweth ALL ,t .
Our young brother was permitted to
practice with us, and remain long en-
cugh among us to establish his character
as an able though honorable practitioner,
severe critic of the literature as well as
learning of the bar, and high toned
and courteous gentleman.
Being unselfish, and exalted in his
own thoughts, he always measured 9TH
ers by the standard Of his own merits,
which ever enabled him to pass in one
step from acquaintance to a friendship that
was not apt to break. AS professional
man, his months had only marked one
year on the dial plate of time---yet hav-
ing stepped, in advance of young men of
his years, to heavy practice at the bar,
we had sufficient business intercourse
with him to justify us in the belief that
his clear mathematical mind, his literary
taste, his untiring energy, his rnethodical
habits, his glowing imagination, his un-
selfish friendship, and his high cclloqaial
powers, which gave us cause to guard
against him as an adversary around the
council table, but love him as an compa-
nion around the social board-would
lead hnn to distinction in his profession
But Az it has pleased kind Providence
10 sannon him to courts of higher au-
thority, it is sad, yet sweet privilege,
of turning for consolation to the memory
Of his deeds; they are written on the re-
cords of our courts; they are stamped on
many field of martial glory, thai will
form themes for pages of our country's
history, and engraven on the hearts of
all who knew him, and it only remains
for us to .. .,.
hsoloe That 1t is with unfeighed re-
gret we heard Of the death of our es.
teemed brother; and although he fell
covered with the honors of the patriot
soldier, and martyr to the noblest
cause that ever graced humanity, we can.
not, in our seltishness, but express the
wish that he might have been spared a
little longer to serve his country with his
valor, and bless his friends with his com.
pany. ,.- ..t Ys ..I
Re,olued, That in the conduct of our
deceased brother, we ever met an exem-
pliication ofjprotessional ethics, and soci
al duties, that now contribute double
pang at his death, but bright example
in his memory. .r ..I.
Resolo,d, That we tender to the family
and friends of the deceased our condo.
lence and sympathy for the sad bereave-
ment that has befallen them.
Resolped, That as testimony of respect
for our deceased brother, we attend the
funeral as a body. and wear the usua
badge Of mourning for thirty days u,
Resolved, That copy of these proceed
ings be furnished the family Of the de.
ceased.
On motion Of G. A. Black, Esq. the
proceedings of this meeting be published
i'll the county papers.
't JOHN PIIELAN, Pres't.
d. r. P. HUss, Secy.