The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-07-10
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Complimentary to Ju lge Rutland.


Complimentary to Ju 1ge Rutland.
At meetings Of the several Bars
Of the 4th Circuit, the following rcso-
buttons have been adopted, comrlim en-.
tary to the judicial course of Hon.
Jas. M. Rutland:
CHESTERFIELD.
At meeting Of tho bar and off,
Gers Of the court for tho county of
Chesterfield, the following compliment
tary preamble and resolutions were
unanimously adopted. They were
presented to his Honor by tho Solici-
tor, Major A. J. Shaw, who, in an
able and eloquent speech, expressed
tho sentiments Of the people of Cbes-
terfiold at the loss {" Judge Rutland,
as judicial officer, to which bis Hon.
or responded in feeling and impress
sive manner:
Whereas, tho term Of Office Of his
Honor Judge J. M. Rutland, Judge
of the Fourth Circuit, is about to ex-
pire, and this is the last opportunity
VIC, as members of the bar, practicing
in the county of Chesterfield, will
have to express to him personally the
sentiments of regard for him us Il man
and approval Of his course as an off.
Ger, that wo entertain, we do, in the
following resolutions, embody those
sentiments as slight testimonial of
our appreciation of his services in the
fair and impartial administration of
the law under the different circum-
stances Of the times and the country.
Resolved, lst. That wc regret that
we are to be deprived of the services
of his Honor Judge Rutland, because
we recognize in his official career an
earnest desire, and determined pur-
pose, on his part, to administer the
laws faithfully, and to mcto out jus
tico to all classes of the people. with
out regard to political opinion or
social condition, but with entire
reference to the requirements of tho
law, tho good of the country aud the
obligations of his oath of Office.
Resolved I'd. That under his ad-
ministration, during tho past four
years, notwithstanding the discourage
ments and hinderances of unwise and
conflicting legislation, and the unset.
tied condition of the country, it is
manifest to all candid minds that
crime has been greatly checked, har.
mony and good will among tho citi-
zens promoted, and the prosperity and
happiness of the community advanc-
cd ; and that this, in great measure
is duo to the firmness and impartiali-
ty of the Judge, and the prudence
md ability with which he has NJ OF the
difficulties Of his position, and cxcr-
cised the functions, of his high office.
Resolved, Sd. That as We appre-
oiate the benefits our people have de-
rived from the faithful administration
Of justice at his hands We do sincerely
. wish that in his retirement from off
cial duties and responsibilities, his
Honor may richly enjoy tho satisfac-
tion which comes to all virtuous minds
in tho consciousness of duty fearless
]y and faithfully performed, and the
approval of the people for whom he
has labored, and that in health and
prosperity ho may live to enjoy the
continued and increasing respect and
confidence of his fcllow-c citizens.
Resolved, 4th. That copy of these
resolutions be presented by the Solici
tor, in behalf Of the bar, to his
Honor Judge Rutland, and that he
be requested to allow them to be en-.
tered on tho minutes of this court.
MARLBORO
At q meeting of tho members OF
the Marlboro Bar, held May 25th
1872, Col. j. II. Hudson was called
to tho Chair, and II. W. Allen. ESQ.
requested to act as Secretary. Capt
Harris Covington stated the object O.
the meeting and offered the following
preamble and resolutions, which were
unanimously adopted
The members cf the Bar in atten
dance at the May Term of 1872, of tn.
Court of General Sessions and com.
mon Pleas for tho County of Marl.
boro', State of South Corolina, full,
approaching the ability, dignity
courtesy and impartiality of the Hon
orable j. NJ. Rutland Judge Of our
Circuit, whose term of Office will sool
expire, do unanimously resolve
l. That although his Honor cam,
amongst us stranger and was no
selected to the high position which h.
has so honorably filled, by those VIII
in former days ruled our beloved State
yet by the ability, firmness, impair
tiality and courtesy which hc ha
always exhibited in the discharge o
tho duties Of his office, he has won th
confidence and esteem of the member
of the Bar, and off all persons VIII
have had business in the Court.
Q. That from the commencem cnt o
his torn of office he has expounde,
the law with a clear perception of it
PRINCIPLES and has administered ins