The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-09-15


most sacred bond. Mr.. Magrath then alluded
to Mr.. Mikell's rapid rise In his profession, and
the brilliant career of which he gave promise.
Major G. Lamb Bulst followed Mr.. Magrath,
and paid beautiful and touching tribute
to the worth of Mr. william Jervey-''a man
mailed in the armor of honesty" He also
spoke in terms of highest respect and esteem
of Mr.. Mikell.
The preamble and resolutions were then
unanimously adopted.
Colonel C. G. Memminger introduced the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions, and spoke in
the most glowing terms of Mr.. Jervey. His
words were beautifully chosen. and showed
that he keenly felt the loss of his friend and
colleague Of thirty years, during the whole of
which time he had been intimately associated
with him in all of the most trying relations Of
life, and had never once known him to use an
unkind tone or word.
Like a ripe shock of corn, he has been gath
cred. 1t grleves me to lose so true friend,
vet would not call him back for one moment.
The eminent characteristic OF his character
was purity. He honestly used all the means
God gave hin to cultivate his intellect.
Those who come hereafter may point to his
record and say, this is the man to Initiate.
Another one of the ancient and most highly
revered members of our brotherhood has been
taken from us, and we are here met to deplore
our loss and to record our estimate oil his
worth. William JerVey, who has moved
among us for more than thirty.fve years, the
example of private virtue, has finished his
course and was called to his rest on Friday
last, the 9th instant. The loss Is oursi the
gain his.
The influence and example of such man are
of inestimable value. Every member OF our
profession WHO has been brought In contact
with him will bear testimony to the purity OF
his character, his un(aillng courtesy and watch
tul kindness. His motives OF action were so
transparent that no single spot obscured their
beauty. Perfectly slngle-minded and sincere,
his straightforward Integrity impressed all
that had business relations with him. and his
high-toned truthfulness inspired entire conf
dence. To all this were added mildness and
readiness to impart knowledge, which drew to
him his younger brethren, and there are many
around me who will deplore his removal as the
loss of friend and brother.
Although well qualified by position. attain
ments and character to take part In public life,
he steadfastly avoided all public Office aud de-
voted himself to the duties OF his profession.
Nevertheless as an individual citizen, he was
always ready to take his place wherever duty
called, and, although not obtrusive. was ever
firm and consistent. His integrity was COM
bIned with that generosity of nature, which,
while 1t scared entirely above the region OF
wrong. was always ready to make allowance
for and to forgive the weaknesses Of others.
Kindness and charity were his daily compan-
ions, and the symmetry of his character was
completed by Christian consistency. There
fore,
!. Resolved, That In the dpath OF William
Jervey the Bar of Charleston has lost one Oh It's
most cherished and respected members.
2. Resolved, That the purity, integrity and
excellence of character Of the deceased stand
forth conspicuous monument o. the virtues
of the Charleston Bar, and will endear his
memory TO all who honor goodness anu Virclie.
8. RESOLVED, That the members OF the Bar
tender to the family Of the deceased their
warmest sympathy, and would point them 10
his well-spent lite, and to the complete finish
OF his course as the noblest memorial which
can be raised in honor OF the dead.
4. Resolred, That copy Of these resolu-
tions be sent to the family OF the deceased,
and be published In the papers OF the city.
General James Simons rose and seconded
these resolutions as follows:
Afr. Chairman-r trust that It will be re-
garded not inappropriate In me, and that
may be indulged by my brethren OF the Bar.
now assembled, to second the preamble and
resolutions which have just been read. AS q
contemporary OF the lamented deceased, It Is
satisfaction to unite In this tribute. and to eX-
press my concurrence In all that they contain.
It ia lust, faithful and sincere delineation OF
the character 1t Is Intended to portray, and II
1t were necessary to discriminate, would be
at loss which the more to commend or ad-
m!re, the truthfulness of the memorial, or the
elegance and simplicity OF its style and diction.
After thirty-iye years OF daily intercourse
and uninterrupted friendship, no person Is so
we'll qualified to appreciate the character OF
the deceased as the distinguished author OF the
paper before you. But no man liyeth to him
self alone; nor can the impress OF his charac-
teristics and qualities be crcumscribed within
the limits of The home circle. or the narrow
boundary of private friendship. Mr. Jervey
belonged to profession which brings It's minis
ters into direct and constant communication
with the great body of society, and subjects to
their review and influence every phase of hui
man passion or interest The extended prac-
tice and numerous professional engagements
In which he participated for 80 long period
developed his character and sentiments to the
general public to far greater degree tnan the
modesty and reserve OF his nature would have
permitted If he had passed his life In another
less conspicuous avocatton.
Mr.. Jervey was born In what might be called
the halcyon days of the republic; when honor,
virtue intelligence aud refined education were
the standards by which excellence was meas
rred. He was trained from childhood to youth.
from youth to manhood, by The teachings Of
parent whose virtues were Venerated Ia lite,
and who was followed In death by the sorrows
OF all good men. He was educated lor Inc
Bar in q school of professional ethics and
study, the portals of which are now closeuI
and he sat at the feet of doctors OF the law, oil
whom all have passed away but few, whose
ylrlues. learning and gray hairs we yenerate
and reverence as the fast fading link that joins
the present to glorious past.
It was under such auspices that Mr.. Jervey
commenced his career at the Bar, and, pos
sessed of an instructive love OF virtue, and
taught to cherish Its precepts, his practice was
In happy conformity to both. To trankness
and candor he added q suaylty of manner and a
kindlluess of temper that greatly endeared him
to his brethren and. assured him the esteem and
respect Of the community. Few men have
passed through the busy and exciting scenes
Of The forum with so little irritation, and none
freer from asperity.
Such was the professional and moral charac-
ter of our friend; but he possessed and prac-
ticed that which gives finish to human excel
lence, and which all men must revere, o sim
cere and unobtrusive pletv, that guided him
throughout his path In life, and realized that
element OF "rrue religion, and undefled," that
kept him ''unspotted from the world :
He was followed by Mr.. Hanckel.
Mr. Chqirman-I should be untrue to my
best feelings If were silent on this occasion.
1t was not my good fortune to be on terms OF
great intimacy with our junior brother, mr.
Mikell. Although there was cordial profes-
.,z.aI nJs', hptwppn circumstances