Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-10-03

make true man. But Of bin may be
said chat. like that great Massachusetts,
lawyer. whose last words we're. II still
live," that he still lives, and 6nds his
monument in the hearts Of bis countrymen,
who love the man and cherish his NOM.
DRY.
Maj T. G. Elder followed Mr.. Young.
He said the deceased had gone to his rest
after career undimmed by a single spot.
But few weeks ago we were called TO-
mourn the loss Of the father Of the bar. and
to-day We are here to lament the departure
of an elder brother. whose friendship We re-
joiced in. and whose counsel We sought
A great light has gone out, which shone no
less bright in his eminent virtues than in his
distinguished talents. In bis domestic rela'
tons he was faithful, tender and loving; as
a citizen be was public-spirited and scsive
in the welfare Of his fellow.citizens, and as
a pattiot he was devoted to his country -
lilo was in the very essence Of the word
Virginian. In her prosperity he rejoiced
with her, and in her suffering he mourned
with her, and many Of his best days were
spent in her service or service rendered for
her good. As lawyer his ability, learn.
ing and eloquence made him eminent,
but though welding the strength Of an in
tellectual giant, he never used it to crush
the weaker members Of the profession. 1t
is q sad thought to know that we shall new.
or see bis familiar form in these walls
again never more hear his clarion
voice ringing in defence Of the justice,
right and purity Of the law. Take
him for all and all, We shall never look
upon his like again"
Upon motion Of Judge Sheffey. the names
Of the members Of the bar here, in atten.
dance upon the Court Of Appeals, we're
added to the memorial resolutions.
Hon. Ed Pendleton, Of Botetourt, said
that as Virginian grievng for one Of Vir-
ginia's noblest sons, as member of a pro-
fession sorrowing for the loss Of its brightest
ornament, and as man grieving for the
loss of one whose heart was filed with the
noblest emotions Of Humanity, be would be
pardoned for joining in tribute to the me-
mory of one whose loss invok es the tears of
commonwealth. As we see. the oak full
formed ard towering in ita strength, torn
down by the hurricane, We feel as if Nature
had been cheated in her plan and so when
We see great mind full fedged snatohed
from its usefulness we wonder at these mys-
FERROUS operations Of Providence, but we
find the explanation 10 the teachings Of that
higher philosophy that tells us that not a
sparrow falls to the ground unnoticed Of
omniscicnce and we bow, with hears hush.
ed 10 awe and reverence to its lesson
We are gathered to-day for DO common &C.
casion, and it is right in our humanity that
We should sorrow. A great man has fallen
aud his fall is to be deplored in it's human
aspect He has been taken in the plenitude
of his intellect ascending the zenith of bis
greatness. Those eyes beamimg with the
fire Of iut.llect have been glazed, those ell.
oquent lips that moved Ssnates to applause
now are stlled, and that heart filled
with the noblest emotions and highest an.
billions has been paleied in death !; but be
has left to us the treasure Of bright exam
| pie. aud it remains 10 US to embaim it in
our hearts and turning from his grave, es.
say to learn the lessons left by him who in
everything that went to make up man was
truly g;eat.
Ex Governor Letcher said his two last
visits to Augusta had been uuutterably sad
But few mouths ago while here, the ven
cradle Thomas j. Niche had been called
away. and to-day another great man, nearer
bis own age, was gone. He had little
thought two months ago that he should
AaVo A'Cu w pnTliClPhte III ITlDuGe 10 y =.
b Baldwin. then in the prime of health
| and manhood. He had known him for
80 years. AID had never known one Of more
independence, more generosity. more manli.
ness, or one moro to be admired in all the
relations of life, for his uprightness and
honesty. No man ever conducted himself
in life With more strict regard to duty. -
He had had peculiar opportunities Of know.
ing him in tho past, and no man ever
lived who had higher claims to his admira-
ton and esteem. @
The chairman appointed Judge Shelley,
Judge Fultz and Hon. j. M Hanger as
committee to communicate the resolutions
adopted, to the family of the deceased, and
the meeting adjourned. n d4
COURT on APPEALS.
AT the assembling Of the Court of Appeals
yesterday morning, Judge Shelley read the
resolutions which had been adopted by the
bar the evening before. and they were or
dered to be spread upoo the record Of the
court. Hon. J Randolph Tucker paid
feeling tribute to the memory of the de-
ceased, and the venerable Judge Moneure,
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