The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-07-02

} The profession may be divided upon the de-
cision Of q particular case, but never upon the
general administration Of the law by Judge
Nor should we forget that the qualifications
to those who are in daily observation of them.
The community is engrossed in active pursuits
and the weightiest causes, involving the great
est labor attract but little OF. public attention.
They are known only to the bar, and to 1t alone
can the court lock for critical, just appreci-
alton.
It is. therefore, think, due to ourselves as
we'll as to the judge who has just retired, to
place upon the record the expression OF our
| high appreciation Of the manner In which he
has discharged the duties of his office. con-
cede fully in the sentiment Of the resolutions.
/ have had, IN COMMON with my brethren,
many opportunities of witnessing the ability,
the promptness and the courtesy with which
the business CT the court was disposed OF; and
as member Of tits bar. acknowledge my OBJ
legation to the Judge who, under trying cir
cumstances, has SC ably and acceptably ad-
minlstered the law.
REMARKS OF CoLcSEL CHARLES INGLEsBY.
Mfr. Cac;rman-The senior members of the
bar, who, by years and experience, are best
qualified to correctly estimate the distinguish
ed judicial ability with which Judge Carpenter
has discharged the ardu0us duties, both of
common law judge and a chancellor in
equity, having expressed their opinions, it
would be improper aud indelicate for one of
their juniors to attempt to add one word on
that subject. think, however, that, without
trespassing on propriety, as one Of its younger
uniform courtesy, consideration and kindness
with which Judge Carpenter has invariably
treated the Bar Of Charleston. For, sir, it is
undoubtedly true that the younger lawyers tax
the patience and forbearance of the bench to a
far greater extent than do their seniors; aud
If, as it has been said, the bench learns Its law
from the bar it is still: unquestionably true that
the want of experience and legal knowledge of
the younger members of the bar gives to the
bench many trying lessons of patience and for
bearance. It is no difficult or unpleasant task
for Judge to pass upon great and deep legal
questions, submitted with the learning and
ability of age and experience, and to listen
learning Of those who: By long years Of unre-
mitting toll and study. have justly attained
eminence il our profession; but the learned
Judge has ample field for the exercise Of gene
rous consideration, when correcting the errors
and dealing gently with the imperfections of
the younger members of the bar It therefore
seems not inappropriate that one OF that num-
Der should place on record their high appreci-
alton and grateful sense of obligation to Judge
Carpenter for the courteous consideration
which he has always accorded to them.
The question then being taken on the adop-
ton of the resolutions. it was decided in the
affirmative unanimously.
On motion of Col B. n. Rutledge, it was
unanimously resolved that the proceedings of
the meeting be published in The CHARLESTON
NEWS and Charleston Courier.
REMARKS OF Ex-cHIEF JUSTICE DUNKrN.
Gentlemen OF the Bar OF Charlsston[ am
very much honored by having been selected as
the organ Of communication with Judge Car
penter do not know that shall have any
other opportunity of acting In that capacity
than such as may be afforded In private way;
but I cannot consent tO leave this place with
out saying that concur entirely In every SEN
timent that has been uttered here to-day con-
cerning the able and faithful manner In which
the Judicial Office has been filed by the gentle
man who has just taken leave oi,,s
There being no other business, the meeting
adjourned.
Subsequently, Chancellor Dlrhin forwarded
a copy of the above resolutions to Judge Car
penter. accompanied By the following graceful
n:te:
CHARLESTON, July l, 1870.
Hon. r. 8. Carpenter:
i DEAR SIR-At meeting of the Bar OF
Charleston, at which had the honor of acting
as chairman, the enclosed resolutions were
unanimously adopted.
Ats rhe close Of the meeting, availed my
self Of the opportunity Of saying, what may |
now bepermlsted to repent, that the resolu.
tions met with my entire concurrence, and |
that was gratlfed tn being the organ OF COM
their sentiments and good wishes.
With high respect and esteem. am, dear |
sir, your obedient servant,
BENZ. F. DUNKIN,