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

1 i''ht VI VIZ NtiIult tbuit VI ItlChuiouu YES
terday at j o'clock to adopt suitable reso-
lntons as 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 K. Grat-
tan was called to the chair and Colonel
Thomas ]. Evans appointed secretary. On
motion, committee of five, consisting of
Mcssrs. ". W. Crump, John B. Young, An
drew johnson, B. II. Nash, and james
plcasants. were appointed to prepare reso-
lutlons appropriate to the occasion.
The committee (throngh their chairman,
Judge Crump,) reported the following pre-
| am5le and resolutions
"We 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
sesscd in a higher degree or in larger
measure our respect and love than lie who
Is lamcntcd to-day-the late John 6. Will
liams.
Inheriting name already distin-
gu!shed for two generations among the
lawyers Of Virginia, he added to the lustre
which previously belonged TO il. Equally
remarkable for quickness of perception,
thoroughncss Of research, and soundness
| OF judgment, lie was at once an able coun
sellor and II skilful advocate, combining
IN acute insight into the principles of law
with ready and accurate knowledge of
precedcnts and practice.
Faithful, diligcnt, and Jealous, on be-
half of his clients, he WAS never wanting
in a just respect for the rights of their op-
poncnts, in proper Difference towards the
bench, or in courteous and kindly regard
| for his professional adversaries. Whatever
sparks might be s;rucl; 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 Il position his
| self-rcliancc, resolution, and cncrgy,-his
vigor. talent. aud abundant RESOURCES
| often surprised even those who were best ac-
qua;nted with the latent power Of his mind
and the wealth of his requirements.
d" Ever ready to sacrifice his own con-
venicncc. his wishes, or bis interests, to
! those Of others, he was infleXiblc only when
! in defence or in assertion Of such rights as
had been committed to his keeping. Then,
, indeed, his tirmness and his courage were
proof against every assault. His persc-
verauce untirinc, lie stood
".Who!c as 4 marjlc-roundc'i "s rock
4" Simple ana unaffected in manners,
warm and genial in affection. indulgent
towards the faults OF other lnen, considcratc
Of the feelings of all, lie showed, never
thclcss, in his intercourse with the younger
members Of the bar Il peculiar Kindness
and attention which will long be rcmem-
hcrci ~ many who arc now present, and
! wlcil will associate him in their memories
! with another gifted and beloved fricEi
| lately lost to Us.
| "Throurhout his whole career he evinced
! :, ,i,s!nto, cstcd ioyc OF his profession. n
! considerations estimate Of its duties. and
! pure AMI lofty sense Of personal honor.
which erya,icd every thought ana action OF
! his Life.
! such we're The faculties ana qualities
whirli commanded for our deceased friend
! Il Ilace second TO none in tic esteem and
affection of his associates, OF Ills clients.
and Vi the community III which ne was
born. and lived, and died. We cannot
without the deepest sorrow contemplate the
loss which we have sustained.
" Hrsolred That as testimony OF our
respect for the deceased we will attend his
| fuuc,al n n body, AMI that we will wear
! tie usual badge OF mourning for thirty
days: 80.
/ /. R.Soj.'cd. That the chairman Of this
meeting bc requested TO communicate to his
! family thr assurance Of our sincere SYM
rathv with them in their atIiction, Gnd TO
.ransmit to them a copy Of these proceed
ings.
" HcSoircd That the chairman lie also
requested to furnish copies Of these pro-
coetiags for publication 10 the daily papers
ot tho city, and TO cause copies thereof to
! bc presented t. lllc Supreme Count of APP
pcalS anl the other courts held in this city.
and t" asl; that tie same may be spread
! t;ron their minutes"
III presenting the resolutions Judge
| Crump testified III terms of the warlnest
culocy 10 the exalted worth Of the de-
! ceased.
lie wns followed by Colonel john B.
Young, Governor Wise, r. Il. Howison, Esq,
and John S. Wise, each of whom testified
in feeling terms to the loss which had been
Sustained 10 the profession and to the COM
munitr in the death Of Mr.. Williams.
After which, the resolutions were unani-
mously adopted.
\ resolution that the Chair appoint four
members of the bar to act as pall-bearers
at the funeral was adopted, and the fol-
lowing gentlemen appointed Messrs. W.
". Crump, G. U. Williams, John b. Young;
aud Andrew Johnston.