Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1868-07-02
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Immediately preceding the final adjourn
mcnt of the Circuit Court, on mot on OF
.Jas. s. Downs, recess was granted by
the Court for the purpose ofgivIng an OPP
portuni,y to the bar for action upon the
death Of Edward W Belt, late attorney
at Law, Upper Marlborough, Md. Where
upon, meeting of tho bar was called and,
upon motion Of Col. James T. Blakis-
tone the meeting was organized by cal
ling Judge Ford to the chair and appoint
inc n s. Disc ~ act as secretary.
On motion of Jas g Downs. the chair
appointed a committee Of three. consist
ing of Jas. s Downa, Jas. 7. Blakist"ne
and Jas. F. Matthews, to prepare rcsolu-
tons to be submitted to the meeting The
committee having retired, after short
consultation, returned and by their chair
man, Jas. S. Downs, reported the follow
ing resolutions
Whereas, since we last met at this Bar,
it has pleased Almighty God TO call to
Himself our esteemed friend and brother.
Edward w. Belt, of Prince Georges
County, aud feeling and recognizing our
great loss and bereavement at his sudden
and untimely demise, we offer the follow
ing humble tribute OF respect to his men,
DRY -
Resolved, That il the death of Edward
I. Al 1f Go,,tharp Mari,
has lost one of its most learned, gifted
and worthy members society one Of Its
brightest and purest ornaments and
mankind a spirit which ever breathed and
noted in the fullest unison with the LOTT
EFT sentiments and sympathies Of the hui
man race.
Resolved, That VIC recognize snd APP
preciata the great services rendered this
State BY tie deceased, in the various pub
lie positions to which the voice of his con-
stituents called HIM and we shall ever
kindly remember and respect his earnest
efforts in behalf of civil and constitution
al liberty in the darkest hours Of revolu
ton and misfortune
Resolved. That by the demise of our
'it A'aL VI ACbAhNI a
Nnrylsnd has not only lost one OF the
brightest ornaments Of the profession !,
Tut that society and literature have sus
tanned loss which We may search around
Ms to remedy, but will seek il vain TO
Ill
Resolved. That We herewith tender our
heartfelt sympathy and coincidence to the
afflicted family and relatives Of the deceas-
ed for the irreparahle loss they have sus-
tanned and We unite with Southern Ma
ryland, and especially his native coun-
ty, in the common regret which is felt by
our section, by society and our profession
for the loss of one who was an ornament
to each.
Prcfacng the resolutions. Mr. Downs
said. it was his melancholy duty to an
nounce to the Bar that since the last
term of our Court, brother member had
been called from among us-he referred
TO Edward W. Belt, of Prince George
county. He felt too deeply on this oc-
casion TO express in suitable phrase his
sense Of the, loss sustained BY the Bar and
the peopl, Of Southern Maryland by the
untincl, demise of the deceased and, be
might add, that language was inadequate
to the expression Of the keen sorrow he
felt at the loss of one who had ever been
a,socistcd in action and IN spirit, with
IA. truest interests and noblest inspira-
tions Of his fellow. man His political his
tory, It MAJ be said, has become ldenti-
fed With that ofthe State and viii long sur
yiye in our memories, az fl model for our
emulation IN his professional career, ne
was ever strictly professional. Mind, gem
tl., simple as child in his intercourse
with his brother members, lie was ever
allow in retort or reerimiuatlon but when
the interest Of bis client, or professional
duty demanded the full exercise Of his
intellect. vo unto HIM who evoked his e.
oqusnce, his learning, his geuius and ms
earucstness
He had known the deceased intimately
from carly years and had spent many hsp-
ny moments with him in social enjoyment
around the family hearthstone These
were sad "reminiscences 70 recall, but ever
the tear Of sorrow could neither Withei
nor din the evergreen spot which they
hal left URN bis memory.
In the fulness Of his heart. he could
truly say Of the deceased, TIA, he eeliev-
ed,
Nome knew him bu, = love him
None named him bur 10 praise
Mr.. Downs then moved the adoption o
the resolutions.
Col Blackstone said, he was wholly IN.
prepared 70 Pay becoming tribute to The
character OF tho deceased, Yet he fel; tha
an offering, however humble, vas due ant
every impulse o: his hear; prompted hin
10 give Il. Ee lad known Edward "
Bc.. from his earlier years. socially sic
professionally. and he believed that nj
man had occupied ofhcial position NOR,
deservedly or was worthier of the esteem
-;-ess>' ,te'n-' 50 member o