The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-03-16

the Richmond bar assembled i'll the court
room Of the Circuit Court of Richmond yes.
terday at u o'clock to adopt suitable reso.
lutions as n mark of respect to the memory
of the late John G.. Williams. Esq.
The meeting was called to order by Judge
Crump, upon whose motion Peachy r. Graf
tan was called to the chair and Colonel
Thomas J. Evans appointed secretary. On
motion, committee of FIVE, consisting OF
Messrs. ". W. Crump, John B. Young, An.
drew Johnson, 3. II. Nash, and James
Pleasants, were appointed to prepare reso.
lutlona appropriate to the occasion.
The committee Through their chairman
Judge Grumpy reported the following pre-
amale and resolutions
eve are met for the purpose Of offering
the tribute Of our tears to the memory OF
one of the truest and noblest of our
brethren. Too often within the past year
has the resource of this sad duty brought
us together, but never have VIC been com
PEELED to mourn the death of one who pos
sessed in higher degree or in larger
measure our respect and love than lie who
is lamcntcd to-day-tle late John G. Viii
liams.
Inhcriting q name already distin-
guishcd for two generations among the
lawyers of Virginia, he added to the lustre
which previously belonged to it. Equally
remarkable for quickncss of perception,
thoroughness of research, and soundness
Of Judgment, he was at once m able coun-
scllor and Il skilful advocate, combining
an acute insight into the principles Of law
with ready and accurate knowledge OF
precedents and practice.
Faithful, diligent, and Jealous, on be-
half of his clients, he was never wanting
in just respect for the rights of their op,
ponents, in proper Difference towards the
bench, or in courteous and kindly regard
for his professional adversaries. Whatever
sparks might be struck out in the collisions
Of the forum sprung from no source less
noble than the struggle of intellect or the
impulse of generous emotion.
a conspicuous trait in his character was
his modesty. Except when urged by his
colleagues or moved by the exigcncy Of
duty he never sought to be prominent
But when lie assumed such position his
self-rcliancc, resolution. and encrgy,-his
vigor. talent, and abundant resources
often surprised even those who were best ac
qua;nted with the latent power Of his mind
aud the wealth of his requirements.
b" Ever ready to sacrifice his own con
venicncc, his wishes, Or his interests, tt
those of others, he was inflexible only wheI
in defence or in assertion Of such rights al
had been committed to his keeping. Then
indeed, his tirmness and his courage were
proof against every assault. His perse
yerancc untirng, lie stood
".Wi,oc Il; i mar1lc-coundcd as rock
:" Simple AMI unaffected in manners
warm and genial in affection, indulgen
towards the faults Of other men, considcrat
of the feelings Of all, he showed, never
thclc,s, in his intercourse with the younger
members Of the bar peculiar kindness
and attention which will long be remem
herci - many who are now present, anC
which viii associate him i'll their memories
with another gifted and beloved frieni
Lately lost to lis.
''ThrouEiout his whole career he evince(
II dis!ntc' c>tcd love Of his profession, q
conscientious estimate Of its duties, and n
pure AMI lofty sci!sc Of personal honor
which erya,ica every though; and action o.
his Lie.
such were The faculties ana Iuali!ie:
which commanded for our deceased friend
Il ,laco second to none in the esteem auC
affection Of his associates, Of his clients
and Of the community III which he Wal
born, and lived, and died. We cnnno
without the deepest sorrow contemplate the
loss which we have sustained.
I" Rcs0lred, That as IL testimony OF OH
respect for the deceased we will attend hi
funeral in body, AMI that we will wea>
tie usual badge OF mourning for thirty
days.
+ q ReSoIred. That the chairman Of THU
meeting pc requested to communicate to hi
family The assurance of our sincere sym
patIy Will! them in their affection, and I,
transmit to them Il copy Of these proceed
ings.
" Rcs0lrcd, That the chairman he AIS
requested to furnish copies Of these pro
coeiiags fer publication 10 the daily papers
OF the city, end to cause copies thereof t.
bc presented II The Supreme Count Of up
pcals aud the other courts held in this city
aud t" asl that the same may be sI;ea'
ttron their minutes"
Iii presenting the resolutions Judg
Crump testified III terms of the wnrInes
culogy to the exalted worth Of the de
ceased.
lie wes followed by Colonel John b
Young, Governor Wise, r. Il. Howison, Esq.
and John $. Wise, each Of whom testified
in feeling terms to the loss which had beer
Sustained TO the profession and tothe com
n,,,:fv- in tho dpath of Mr., Williams.
After which. the resolutions were unani
monsly adopted.
4 resolution that the Chair appoint fou
members of the bar TO act as pall-hearer
at the funeral was adopted. and tho fol
lowing gentlemen appointed Messrs. W
y. Crump, &. U. Williams, John b, Young
ANA Andrew Johnston.