The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-07-10

brought about this most desirabl,
result.
| 4. That in parting With one whom
we hayo learned to esteem and honor
we assure him that he has our high
est respect, that #e will ever cherisl
in memory the ability with which b.
has presided, the courtesy which he
has ever extended to us rs member:
of our profession, and the kindness
and consideration with which ho has
treated us as individuals.
5. That we tender him our best
wishes for his future happiness and
prosperity.
g.. That tho Chairman of this meet.
ing do present these resolutions to his
Honor Judge Rutland at this term
in open Court, and do request the
same be entered upon tho minutes OF
the Court.
Z. That the Secretary do furnish
a copy of these resolutions to the
Editor Of the Marlboro Times, and
request him to publish the same.
There being no further business,
the meeting on motion adjourned.
II. w. ALLEN,
Secretary.
On last Saturday, when the resolu.
tions of the Bennettsville Bar CON-.
plimentary 20 his Honor, Judge Rut-
land, were about to be read, j. T..
Green Esq'r. who was absent at the
time Of their passage, stated that he
wished to give expression to his sense
of the justice and impartiality that
had characterized his Uonov's official
conduct, rs we'll as tho courtesy cx.
tended to him, colorcd member of
the Bar. Mr.. Green admitted that
at times he had not been n'easod with
| some ofhis houor's decisions, but said
that upon reflection he and the color.
cd people gene,al|y y were satisfied of
his llonor's intention to do jnstice to
all, and of the general soundness of
his decisions.
We think it simply an act of jus.
ticc to Judge Rutland to mention
this circumstance, as he has been
accused in some quarters of undue
harshness in passing sentence upon
colorcd' offenders against the moicstv
Of the law, who were brought before
him.
DARLINGTON.
The members of the Bar in attend.
nncc at the juno term, 1872, of the
Court of General Sessions and Com.
mon pleas, for The county of Darling
ton, State of South Carolina, in view
Of the fact that His Honor, Judge j.
NJ. Rutland, is holding his last court
at this place, DO resolve
|. That, although from his politi
cal associations, and the fact that he
and others in taking Office, occupied
the places of men long and honorably
identified with the judiciary of South
Carolina, we received Judge Rutland
when he first camo among US with
great unwillingness and natural
distrust, VIC very soon recognized in
him man fearless and incorruptible,
and Judge who had left all party
fecling behind him when he took his
seat upon the bench, and who was &C.
tuated by a noble determination to
discharge to tho best of his ability,
boldly and impartially, the high and
difficult duties of his Office.
| II. That All acquaintance of four
years has confirmed our esteem and
respect, and afforded US additional
reasons for congratulation over the
singular fortune that in evil times has
bestowed on us the great blessing OF
an upright Judge.
III. That to his fearless and even
handed administration of the criminal
law our people largely owe the won
dcrful conversion of our county
from region of lawlessness, terro,
and bloodshcd, to one of comparative
peace and safety.
". That in vicw of the serious ant
unprecedented difficulties that sur
rounded from the outset, wo thinl
His Honor may welltbe proud of having
so conducted himself as to be able tC
retire, as he does, accompanied BY
tho good will of all parties and al
classes.
Y. That in parting with Judg'
Rutland, we assure him that he car.
ries with him in his retirement on
best wishes for his happiness an,
prosperity.
VI. That the chairman of thi
meeting do present these resolution.
to Judge Rutland at this term il
open court-requcst that the same b.
entered upon the minutes Of the court
and that the secretary furnish cop,
for publication in tho Darlington
, Southerner.
T.. a. LAW,
Chairman.
II. G. DAKaAN, Secretary.
, juno 18th, 1879.
1l MARION.
, At meeting Of the members Of tn
. Bar, G. D. Evans Esq, was called t
8 tho chair and Jno. A. Kelley request