Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-07-04
IN MEMORIAM.

Darlington on the Goth ult, to do honor
to the memory of the late Judge Damn
The Court House was beautifully and
tastefully decorated by the ladies of Dar-
lington, for which they received the
thanks and praise of the meeting by an
unanimous vote. Most of the Attorneys
Of the Circuit were present--including
all those of Mineral Point.
The following resolutions, prepared by
a committee composed of Hon. NJ NJ.
Cothren, Judge Mills, Hon. Z. Il. Slmp-
son, Hon. VIM. f. Carter nop ion. p. A.
Orton, were presented g
WHEREAS under Divine Provid nee, the
death of our late fellow citizen, Hon, Charles
Dunn, has again brought To our atteatiOn the
uniailing end which, in perpetual succession,
reminds man that his relations with terrestrial
things must soon terminate; and,
WHEREAS when they, around whom fame
has drawn the fair circles which distinguish
the more deserving from the commtn level Of
mediocrty, or mere celebrity, are token from
us, we are called upon to testify the double
regrets of a country's loss, of individual tues
discovered and,
WHEREAS, the members of the Bar of the
Western District OF Wisconoin-all II them
young and old-trom personal asst citation in
their professional relations, being able to
speak of the noble qualities and cstinable
characteristics Of the deceased, and some of
whom, III the earlier period of Wisconsin his
tory, having enjoyed the high privilege of ac-
knowledging the deceased as their praise
worthy chlci, both in the discharge OF The re-
spon,lDle duties of Chief Justice aud District
Judge, and in the social relations OF private
life being able to bear evidence of the hirh
standing of the departed for more than thirty
years.
Therefore. we, the members Of the Bar,
with no common emotions OF regret, respect
and reverence, join in awaiting ourselves of
the proud though melancholy privilege OF
paying our last tribute TO the memory OF the
distinguished dead
The deceased, Hon. Charles Dunn, never
failed to recognize brother in the most youth.
ful, humble and mpretendng member of the
bar, while he could look upon the proud pre-
tensions OF the most assuming with the calm
CONSCIOUSNESS of an equal, and the well estab-
llshed reputation of Il superior. We may,
therefore, avail ourselves OF more than our
mere professional privilege of ca ling the de-
ceased II brother. BY the ties Of the brother
hood of man we may call him our brother.
Although, in connection with our deceased
brother, we may not look "upon the storied
monuments, the stately hatchmentt the cold
| marble pomp with which glan ,Ss.. munrns
| magniiccntly her departed pffdtt, vet III TIE
hearts of his professional brethren will be
| cherished the memory OF unpretendlng learn
| Ing, the dignity of unaffected simplicity, the
| graceful refinement of cultured Thought, the
genial courtesy OF professional, Official and
| social etiquette, and the potential large-hGart-
edncss and breadth OF Intellect that commands
respect and attracts admiration.
The memory Of these will live in the hearts
of his professional brethren, and win be trans
mitted III professional succession, awakmg
emulation and stimulating ambition among
the coming, to attain through praisewOrthy
effort To that position which practical virtues
and noble manhood have so wen adorned.
Resolved. That in the death OF our brother,
Hon Charles Dunn, the Bar has lost one of its
most distinguished mcmbers, the profession
one OF lis trueot friends, the public one Of its
abicst defenders, the State one Of its most cs-
tcemed citizens, and society one of its bright
esl ornaments
Resolved, That Charles Dunn will be re.
mcmhcred as a learned jurist, an able advo-
cate, a sound exponent of constitutional prin.
ciples, and n true American citizen.
Resolved, That in remembering his amcnity
OF manners, his kindly tOrbearance and UNI.
form courtesy, both on the Bench and at the
Bar we will cndcavor to emulate his virtues,
and strive To cultivate the friendly relations
and courtcousncss of professional cearacter,
both before the courts and towards each other,
of which he gave such good example, and
that Is always praiseworthy in every member
of the profession.
Resolved That the chairman of this meet
itS report this preamble and these resolutions
to the Court, with the request of this meeting
that they be spread upon the records of the
Court and that the chairman of this meet
lng be requested TO present in person Il certi
fled copy of the Court Record of the proceed,
ingS OF this meeting to the Supreme Court of
this State, accompanied with the request of
this meeting that they be spread at length
upon the records Of that Court.
Resolved, That the chairman of this meet
ing present to the widow Of the deceased
copy of this preamble and of these resolu-
tions, accompanied with the assurance that
she and her family will always find in every
member of this Bar sympathizng mourner
with them in their bereavement.
Resolved, That the members of this Bar be
requested to wear mourning for thirty days in
memory OF our deceased brother.
On presenting the resolutions Judge
Cothren made an eloquent address to
the meeting, paying high tribute to the
memory of Judge Dunn.
Judge Mills, Hon. II. S. Magoon and
j. II. Clary, Esq, also advocated the
adoption Of the resolutions. and spoke in
the same strain Of the character and
worth of the deceased.
The resolutions being then adopted,
the meeting adjourned and Court was
opened, when Hon. NJ NJ. Strong pre-
sented the resolutions to the Court, and
dwelt for half an hour on the subject
most eloquentlv and enter.ainingly. We
regret that want Of space prevents US
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