Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1873-07-19
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

At meeting OF the members OF the JACK
son Bar. convened at the Court House in
said city, on the 14th Of July, 1913, the fol-
lowing Proceedings were had touching the
death ofSAMUEL MCCLANAHAN, ESQ, late
an esteemed and venerable member OF
said Bal
On milton Of II. w. McCorry, ESD, !.
L. II. Tmlin, Esq, was called to the Chair
and Jas X. Stephens appointed Secretary
of the ueeting.
AfteIa few remarks by the Chairman
pertinet and appropriate to the melan-
choly ccasion, and in harmony with the
respectiue the virtues Of the esteemd dead.
on mtion OF Col. r. 1. Chester, COM
mittee vas appointed consisting Of Messrs.
Havne. Snipes, McCorry, Chester and
Mailor, to draft and present to the meet
ing reolutions expressive of the deep sense
of sorrow felt for the demise of the good
and lanented brother MCCLANAHAN, and
said ommittee presented the following
preamble and resolutions, which were
UNANIMOUSLY adopted:
Whreas, Upon the death Of member
Of on profession, who has acquired such
reputation as he enjoyed at our Bar, We
deenit not only proper, but one Of our
mos pleasant duties-the time having ar
riyel when we can do no more-to give =
bri6 recollection OF his life and labors, to-
getler with such expressions OF esteem as
ourknowledge of his talents and standing
While in life call forth, and Furthermore
wha his life justifes it, to certify to pos
terry by placing it upon the records OF our
eou,ts, where the evidences Of the truth of
whit we say about his talents and energy
| are o be found and verified by the record.
SAMUEL, MCCLANAHAS, at his death,
Jul1l4, 1873, was the Oldest member OF
thi, Bar, having moved from South Carroll
ma. his native State, and settled IN this
town in 1929, The high culture Of his
mid was recognized by leading citizens Of
| theeommunity, at whose solicitation ne
oDned and for five years successfully con
dpcted high schoOl-the severity OF legal
entests in after years between himself and
scne of those he taught, attest his success
inthat calling. In 1884 he gave his atten'
/ tiol 70 lava most Jealous mistreSs-Dul
VIII, had never reason TO complain that his
4 afrestlons Wa siSided.
n a short time he acquired a practice co
extensive with this circyit in which hC
Iivd-at that time embracing nearly the
hat Of West Tennessee.
By his practicehe amassed considerable
wealth, and has been for many years IN
| eEy circumstances.
! HIS mind was not of that quick charac
tg which saw through a case before 1t wa;
mre than half told, but he brought Il
| every case strong mind and that energy
| which insured a thorough understanding
o. every point. No client Of his ever SUI
fred because his case was not well pre-
selted and supported at the trial with suct
pncedents-direct or analagous-as thu
Law furnished. He was particularly success
full in criminal cases.
/ 1 Jefersonian Democrat In principle
and believing that the Federal Govern
ment was in some sort joint agency, Is
tablished by the States to conduct its for
elm affairs, with few other PARTICULAR
ddined delegated powers, he carried to tn
tidd of politics the same indOmltable eneI
D and u0ylGlulnk uIHlHGeo which hA1LAA
GIlshed HIM at the Bar.
For many years he has stood high as a
elder in the Presbyterian Church at JacA
| son, in the communion OF which ne dled.
II is a pleasure TO US to cOmmemorai
the life of such man, and 1t Is therefore
| Resolved, That in SAMUEL MCCLANl
HAN we have lost man esteemed as a Law
yer for his talents, integrity and courteol
| hearing to his brethren of the Bar, and
citizen who has carried himself upright
in his dealing with his fellow man, an
who has borne his proper share in the bu
dens of the country and in aiding its pr
| Resolved, That Hon. Milton Brown
reuuested to present this memorial 10 OF
I Sanrcme Court and ask that it be spre'
: mon the minutes thereof in memOTidl
I snd that A. W. Campbell be requested
take similar steps in our Circuit Court
our behalf. and that Il. w. Haynes prese
: these proceedings 10 the Chancery Court.
( Resolved, That the Chairman and Secl
: tary of this meeting be requested TO pI
I sent q COPY OF these proceedings 10
family of the deceased, with assurances
!. our coincidence in their bereavment.
e Resolved, That J. T. Hogan be request
| I m ask in our behalf the publication Of tho
proceedings in our city papers.
l. ROBr. l. CHESTER, { b n
d r. b. SNIPES,
r. W. HAYNES.
y r. =. MALLORY,
II. W. MCCORRT,
- Committee
u II WAS then moved and carried Il
t Messr., J. J.. IL. Tomlin, Haynes, Bulo
T Ieeper, Talbot, SuiPeS, =. T. Hogan a
- J.B. Caruthcrs be appointed and rcgucs
to act rs pail bearers At the funeral Oh
- ol,ips on the 18th inst. and that the Bar
J. tend the funeral in a body.
j. And thsn on motion Of Col Il l. IN
ter the meeting adjourned.
e J. l.. ii. TOMIiN,
If 7 X. STEPHENS. Chairman
, Secretary.