Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-30
~ N---------l75-77-i-
IN MEMORTAM'
Death of captains Hutchinson
and Philpnt.
Meeting of the Cleveland Bar.
Adoption of Resolutions.
Speeches by Massrs. Bishop, Nc
Farland, Paine, Growell, Rid
die, and Major Coon,
Meeting of the Cleveland Bar.
Adoption of Resolutions.

Speeches by Messrs. Bishop, Nc
Farland, Paine, Growell, Rid
die, and MAJOR Coon,
Captains W. W. Hutchinson and ]. t.
PhilpOt, of the 1OSd Ohio Infantry, who fell
in action on the battlefield of Rssacca, wsr,
both hOnOrsd members of the Cleveland Bar.
and i. was deemed appropriate, on the re-
oeipt of the intelligence of their death, thai
the Bar should in some way express their
respect for their memory and sorrow for their
loss A meeting of the Cleveland Bar was
therefore held in the County Court House or
Saturday morning, and was very fully at
tended. S. B. Prentiss was called to the
chair, and N B. sherwin appointed sscreta
~. The following gentlemen were appoint
ed Committee on Resolutions: Judge J. P.
Bishop. Hon John A. Foot, c. StetsOn, NJ.
R Keith, Il. wymsn.
After consultation the committee reported
the following resolutions, which were unsn-
imousIy adopted:
RESOLUTIONS.
WHEREAS, The melancholy tidings have reached
us thst two Of the members Of our body from
this city, Captain John T. Philpot and W. W
Hutchinson Of the 103d regiment Of o. "
l., were killed IN action on the l4th inst, while
hrayely fighting for their country, Therefore,
Resolved, That while at any time when inform
ed of the decesse Of an honorable member OF
our bar it is proper for US, as = body, TO meet
and testify our respect for the deceased, We deem
it especially proper now to meet and testify
not only our respect for Captains Phllpot and
Hutchinson, but to honor their memory, since
they left the quiet practice Of their profession,
at Their country s call, to engage IN its defence
and to encounter all the dangers Of terrible
war.
Resolved, That having undoubted evidence Of
their bravery and courage evineea on the 9attIe I'll
fald near Resaca, Georgia, where they both fell,
we recognize in their early death the loss, not
only of young and promising members OF the
legal profession, but we recognize IN their death
the loss of patriots and brave soldiers, and the
highest exempliication of the ancient saying
"NOthlng is more beautiful than 10 die for ones
oFn country"
RESOLVED, That we tender TO the relatives and
friends of the deceased, especially to their wild
owed mothers, our most heartfelt sympathy for
their loss, and in view of 1t, for consolation,
would point them to their noble examples and
the circumstances OF their death and the cause
in which they we're engaged; and for the rest,
we reVerently, and in silence, would direct their
thoughts to Him VINO hath said, " Be still and
know that am God"
RsSolUed, That we will testify our regard for
our brothers by rendering such kind Offices as
are in our power before or at the time Of the ar
rival of their remains in this city, and that to
that end a committee of five Of our number be
appointed to make suitable arrangements for
that purpose.
Resolved, That the proceedings Of this meet
ing be published in our city papers, and copies
thereof be furnished to the family relatives Of
our deceased brothers, and that these proceed
ings be entered on the journals Of the Court
The following committee was appointed
by the chair to prepare for the reception of
the remains: Judge J. P. Bishop, N B.
Sherwin, VI. C. Mcfarland, J. NJ. Jones LO-
rim Prentiss.
On submitting the resolutions reported by
the Committee, Judge Bishop, in substance,
remarked as follows:
SPEECH OF JUDGE BISHOP.
It will be perceived that the name Of Cap
tain Philpot occurs first. This is not because
of desire to convey an impression moro ia
vorable of him than of Captain Hutchinson
It was only because be had been at the bar
some years longer than Captain Hutchinson,
and was therefore more extensively known
to its members. II has not been my privilege
to be personally acquainted, to any great ex-
tent, with Captain Hutchinson, but Captain
Philpot have known long and intimately.
Ny fret acquaintance commenced with him
when q student in the Office Of L rsn Prem
tiss, Esq, or CoWles & Prentiss. After that
he was for some four years more in the Office
of Bishop, Backus & Noble as law student,
Naturally of q retiring disposition, he
stunned notOTiety, aud one not intimately
with him could not appreciate
him. Knowing him as do, can bear tes-
timODy to his uniform correct habits and in
tegrity. Though apparently difident, when
devolved upon him he never
shrsnk from it, but performed it with IN
TOnted hrmness and integrity.
It WAS the discovery Of these traits Of
character that caused me to advise him TO
enter the service Of the country, and do
what he could to aid in the suppression of the
rebellion. 1t took him some little time to
determine on raising a company, but, when
oncs determined upon, his W.rk was soon so-
The Chaplsin tells us that the regiment
On the dsy that these brave soldiers fell was
led by Captain Hutcbinson,-that both did
their duty and their whole duty, no one
doubts. l cannot conclude these remarks
better than by reading portion of letter
Just received by me from Chaplain Hubbard,
Of their regiment:
Captain PhiIpot was struck by a solid
shot il the charge on the enemy'e works on
the 14.h. He was badly torn He spoke
Dnce only he said, We are driving the enemy.
Captain Hutchinson was struck few min
ates after by bullet and died very soon
We buried them on the same ground on tho
ield Of battle. have made arrangements
10 send the remains of both to Cleveland.
leave tomorrow to remove them, as it viii
De very difficult for stranger to find where
hey were buried.
"Captsin Philpot's sword belt was shot
nto his body his sword We could not find.
We deeply feel his loss in our little regiment,
,ut are all encouraged by the bright exam
,le of fsithfulness and bravery which he has
eft to as. If the Captain has relatives with
Vhom you correspond, tell them he died
rue and brave soldier"
This letter being Communication to me |
D accordance with Captain Philpot's request |
nsde some time before his death, it speaks |
lainly of him, but 1 know also that Captain |
hutchinson did his whole duty and died |
quslly brave soldier and left an equally |
right example.
Judge Bishop was followed By W. c. Nc
arIand, Esq, who spoke as follows:
SPEECH OF Mr. NC FARLAED.
Ma CHAIRMAN Did 1 not feel impelIed
speak by a deep sense of duty, should
OF at this time and upon this occasion arise
make an uttersnce, surrounded as am
y tn sged and learned of my profession,
] of whom ars abler than myself to speak
ut I cannot permit this occasion to pass
ithOut adding few words to what has been
i'd. 1t is q tims-honOred custom among
10 profession TO meet aud confer together,
Id pass resolutions Of respect for the mem
y Of the departed, and of sympathy with his
,reaved kiDsmen whom he has left behind.
too often, I must confess, becomes a cold
'mpathy, and in tho opinion Of some it is
"rite more honored in the breach than the
'servanoe !" but, sir, this is not my opin-
n. There is no class Of professional men
'und together By such strong bonds Of in
the duties Of whose profession
ndsr necessary suoh frequent communion,
ID require so much e,urtesy and good fell I