Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-08-24
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DEATH OF JUDGE ARMSTRONG----
MEETING OF THE BAR.
At meeting of the Bench and Bar of
Northumberland county, held in the Court
House at Sunbury, Immediately after the
adjournment of the court on the 18th day
of August, 1867, the Hon. Alexander Jor-
dan, President Judge, announced the death
of the Hon. James Armstrong, of Williams
port, Lycoming county, in this (Sth) Judi
cial District. ....... .
Judge Jordan said: Associated with the
learned and distinguished deceased for
long period of years, he was able to be wit
ness to his wisdom, worth and industry-to
his learning in the science of jurisprudence; |;
to his fidelity in the performance of the du-
ties of pleader, advocate and judge; to his
of his character lie thought it proper that
this Bar should suitably record their esti-
mate of his worth. .......
On the motion of ]. b. Packer, Esq, the
Hon. A. JORDAN, was called to preside, and
G. j. Bruner, Esq, was made Secretary.
Mr.. Packer said, death has closed the la-
bors of wise and good man. long life of
practical usefulness is ended at the sepul-
chre. 1t is our melancholy duty to give
utterance to expressions of friendship; and
profitable to contemplate the example which
his life has given u.s. Mr.. Packer spoke Of
the long. and successful life of the deceased;
a life, he said, of marked consistency; pre-
senting combination of estimable qualities
which had secured the confidence and
esteem of his follow citizens, and the venera.
ton and love of those who enjoyed the init
macy of close friendship. While we rcmcm-
bered his multiplied virtues, we might well
labor to make them part of our own posses
sions and enjoymcnts.
Jno. Kay Clement, Esq, moved that q
committee of five persons be appointed to
prepare resolutions expressive of the esteem
and respect of this meeting for the memory
of the deceased. WhereupOn the President
appointed Jno. Kay Clement, j. b. Packer,
Geo. Hill, S. p. Wolverton and g. Reimen.
snyder, Esqrs., to be such committee.
Having retired for brief period, the
committee returned to the meeting and re-
ported as follows: .
The Court and Bar of Northumberland
county have learned with deep regret the
dedth of the Hon. JAMES ARMSTRONG, +,
of Lycoming county; while we yield an
humble submission to the wilfof Him whose
ways are just and true, and the "habitation
of whose seat are righteousness and judg-
ment," We consider it our solemn duty pub
licly to express that sincere feeling of sor-
row which has filed our hearts, therefore it
is
Resolrod unanimously, list. That, in the
decease of the Hon. JAMES ARMSTRONG, we
have lost one whose place cannot easily be
supplied. During period of (nearly) fifty
years he labored at the Bar and on the Bench
with eminent ability, industry and success
ever exhibiting those rich and sterling quail
ities of head and heart which adorn the
Christian the Patriot, the jurist and citizen
In his intercourse with his clients, he was
patient, frank and unassuming and they
always relied upon him with unwavering
faith, and spoke of him as courteous, sin.
cere and skillful. AS Judge he was learn
| cd both in principles and cases, and prompt
in their application. 1t was his delight to
sustain the hopes and protect the feelings
of young and timid counselors; while he
never failed in respect to the aged. Such,
indeed, was the true dignity of his deport,
ment and his whole character as lawyer,
judge, and christian gentleman; such
the urbanity of his manners /; the kindness
of his heart, such the uprightness and puri-
ty of his conduct, and his scrupulous fdeli-
ty in the discharge of every duty and every
trust, that he could not fail to secure the
respect of his fellow-citizens, the regard OF
his clients, the confidence of the Court, the
friendship of the Bar, the appreciation OF
his own heart, and leave, for imitation and
emulation, life marked as O consistent
whole, with no irregularity of proportion
Always active in works of virtue, benevo-
lence and usefulness, his memory will be
cherished by his fellow-citizens with affec-
ton, by the Court and Bar with reverence
by his personal associates with love. In the
circle of home II can only be forgotten when
memory shall perish.
I'd. We sincerely sympathise and oondole
with his bereaved and afflicted family, rela-
tives and friends. Their grief is our grief
the loss they mourn is felt by us.
Sd. We will attend the funeral of our de-
ceased br)ther> and will wear tho usual
badge of mourning for thirty days.
4th. The Hon. Alexander Jordan Is re-
quested TO act as committee to convey Q
copy of this minute Of the proceedings oi
the Court and Bar to the family Of our dc,
, ceased brother. t1 1
Signed, ALEX. JORDAN, Chairman
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