The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-08-06
CITY INTELLIGENCE.
LYoa ADDI11ONAI LOoAL IEn,1s unr opTsIDn RAena

MEETING OF TIE Press CLUB.-The Press
Club held a meeting yesterday afternoon, at
their rooms In Walnut street, to take action on
the death of their late fellow-member, Mr.. Louis
Morwitz.
MIR. VIM. V. Mexican, President, being absent
Mr.. stephen Winslog was called to the chair
The following despatch was then read;-
CREssoE SPRINGS, Aug 8, 1861 W. Frtck:
Absence prevents my attendance at the Club
meeting to-day, and distance prevents full ex-
preston OF my deep regret at the death of Mr.
Louis Morwitz, and my esteem for the manly
and generous qualities which at last lost him
his life in the noble effort to save the lives of
others. WM " MokEAN,
President 2. ess Club.
A communication was also received from DR..
Morwitz, one OF the proprietors of the German
Democrat, presenting to the Club portrait
OF his deceased nephew. The thanks of the
Club were rendered to DR.. Mor8itz for this act
of kindness.
mittee of five was appointed 10 prepare resolu-
tions expressive of the feelings Ht the Club ut
the loss sustained in the dealh Of their late
feloW-member, Louis MorWitZ. The chair ap.
pointed Joseph Robinson, /. e. HAWKINS, James
Nolen, A. W. Friek. and II. Dieck, wbe, after a
short absence, presented the folio wing, which
was adopted:-
Resol1ed, That the ?. css Club Of Phladelphia has
learned with unfeisned regre of ne sudden death OF
Who was beloved and respected 6y ths members Of
this Club for for his n n any manly and commendsoe
Of this organic cation, with which he had been long
and honorsbly connecod. HIS greet Kindness OF
heart, uniform and gentlemauly courtesy AID high
ng pds6c 6 @ TO u2 I aHeP ena
hams 1,sis his mfRGry ya s.hib,,or Of hi, noble gene
rosity in attempting to rescue the lives OF his fellow
men at t9e expen9se Of mis- own Is one OF those ey
humanity which have The career Of our
Rcsolted That his life afforded genuine example
ofirue manhood His strict sesse OF honor; Uniform
nIeanty and general excellence OF disposition Will
Reotyed That in respect to the memory Of ;a this
he IS held by the Press Club Of Philadelphia be en-.
Tered on the minutes as aa earnest esimo Of our
and that copy Of these resolutions be forwarded to
ResoiUea That a member Of this Club be appointed
to prepare memorial of the decea5ed.
The Chair appointed DR.. Julius Helm to pre-
pare the memorial
Addresses in reference to the memory of the
deceased were then made by T. e. Harkins DR..
Julus Helm, James Noen, aud Joseph Robin
son, after which the meeting Adjourned.
THE LATE JOHN +. M'DEv1TT.
Captain Stephen Winslow, from the commit
tee to prepare a memorial OF the late John f.
McDevitt, presented the following, which was
unanimously adopted and ordered to be entered
upon the miLutes:-
The memory of the just is blessed. That
grateful thought remains with us as we sadly
reflect that in the death of Our late colleague,
John F.. McDevitt, his family have lost an
affectionate son and brother, our profession an
invaluable and wel-beloved member, and So
ciety one OF its brightest ornaments. simple
narrative OF the life and character and works of
such as he constitutes the highest eulogy that
can be paid their memories.
John F. McDevitt was born in this city in the
year 1S4O. He entered the Locust Street Gram
mar School at an early age, aud pursued his
studies with such marked fidelity and zeal as to
earn the frequent communications OF his teach
ers. In July, 1864, he was admitted to the Cen
tral High School, and entered upon the full
course of four years study. He speedily be-
came popular alike with pupils and professors,
and always held high position IN his class. he
was especially successful IN defamation, but
be had already imbibed taste tor the news
paper profession, and devoted himself particu-
larly TO acquiring knowledge OF the phono
graphic art, in the practice of which he became
very expert in the course OF few months. Ia
the year 1858, he graduated from the institution
with distinguished honors and the esteem OF all
with whom he hal been associated In the fol-
lowing year he became connected with the CON-
Nlercidl List, as a reporter and amanuensls for
Mr.. Stephen n. Winslow, Sr. He was also q
contributor for length of time to the local col
umns of the Inquirer, his reports being inVaria-
bly, marked by good sense aud accuracy: Sub
EeQuently he became attached TO the staH OF the
Press as reporter, and discharged his duties
in this capacity with such cOmmendable ability
and industry that he was soon elevated to the
more responsible position OF financial
editor Afterwards he devoted his atten'
iion solely to the financial department.
which, under his judicious supervision, attained
high reputation for reliability. While dis
charging this important trust, he never for a
day neglected the Photographic art, but was
constantly employed in reporting the proceed
ings of conventions and trials NJ law as well as
sermons ana lectures lOr lne FTSSS. AS
photographer his ability was admitted to be O
the highest order, and many Of his law reports
will be of incalCulable service to the legal pro
fession in all future years. AT the same time
he contributed frequently TO The columns
of the Oathoic Standard and the URIUerSe, auC
during the late Easter festival at the Cathedral
he edited a little daily journal, entitled "Tht
II is q signal proof of the unhagging energy o
the subject of our memoir, that while busieC
with these multtarious cares and duties anC
Others arising from his position as secretary o
the High School Alumni Association, secretary
of the Philopatrian Institute, and membership
with various literary societies. he nevertheless
found time to commence the study of the law
for which be had acquired a taste, and In whicl
he had gained considerable insight in his re
rortoIial practice. About six months ago h
was admitted to the bar, and contemplated full,
adopting this profession, when death closed hi
bright aud promising career or NOBLE usetulness
He expired at his residence in this city at clever
O'Clock on the morning Of July IA last, after tw
weeks of intense agony Resulting from inhamma
alton of the bowels. The stroke of death cam
suddenly: yet il found him well prepared, for b
had led a truly exemplary and ChrIstiau life, an
supported by the consolation OF religion he wen
down TO the tomb tlled with "A higher aud NOR
glorious promise than had ever shone out in hi
earthly career and made II noble;
The stars look down. the sun shines bright
The waves break on the sou ldlng shore,
Though earth has lost a living light
4 form that we shall see no more.
Who now can fiji the place
Or him who lies in deaths cord Seep;
or, calling back that silent Il se,
Who can forDear TO weep?
How will they mourn for him o ats gOnel
How viii they miss that ge lal facet
Now, with that helping hand withdrawn
Who VIII supply lis place?
HI, memory lives unsteinad by guilt;