Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-02-27

porter at the door.
lie was my neighbor. ne was my friend, and the
bonds Of friendly intercourse were drawn closely
between US, as they could be between two, whose
ages differed by more than thirty years. And un-
derstand that because Of these intimate relations Of
which existed between our departed
brother and myself by the common desire Of my
brethren of the Bar has devoyed In me the duty Of
these resolutions.
accept this duty with feeling Of intense sadness,
and in dlschargng It, endorse freely and fully, in
spirit and In letter. every word every thought every
sentiment contained In and expressed by those reso-
lutions.,
Our associate and friend has passed away from
among us, and we owe It to his memory, that We
meet together here, and mako this open expression
Of our appreciation Of his character and conduct,
while living, and our sincere regret at his DEATH
Were to speak Of his learning, his talents, his un-
wearied industry, and his many virtues could only
repeat what has been 50 eloquently and 80 truly sad
He was here with us he was great part Of US, and
we all lpew him we'll
The dockets in the desk before y ou Mr.. Chairman
speaks nio,e plainly and clearly than any words Of
mine could tell of his ability as lawyer and the
The fact that his name appears on the record In one
third OF the cases on those dockets the fact that the
jures were discharged on the morning Of the second
day of the term. simply because he could not be here
In his seat show unmistakably the reliance placed
by the citizens Of this county In his atainments as
lawyer, and his integrity as man.
always regarded as the greatest beauty Of his
character, his true and sympathetic heart. Call on
him in the day Of your need go to him In the hour
Of your misfortune and the warm grasp Of his hand,
the kindling glance Of his eye ever responded and
told you that he made your cause his own; that he
entered heart and soul into your trouble and sorrow.
Mr.. Moore then spoke most feelingly on the sub
ject his personal relations to Mr.. Davant. which
had ever been Of the most cordial nature. He said
that there was warmth Of attachment which he
had always felt towards the deceased that rendered
his death to him keen personal Bereavement. He
then added: aa
Mr.. Chairman and b other members, my emotion
win not allow me to dwell longer on these sad mem-
ories 50 intimately associated IN my mind, with tho
remembrance Of our departed brother.
He has left US never more to return. He acted
well his part while here. And he has passed from
this court Of limited jurisdiction to that from which
there Is appeal the tribunal Of the Great Jehovah.
He has laid aside the robe Of the advocate and bows,
reyerentfy himself an humble suitor at the ootstool
fthe great white Throne. But he has lef an exam
pie which we should all strive to cultivate Let as
follow the path be has pursued 30 that we too may
be ready when tho summons shall come. SO that
when the setting Of day OF life, shall throw
HIS last rays upon us, we may gladly lay aside the
heavy armor worn In this worlds turmoil and strife,
and oyuy prepare to pass over the river, and rest
beneath the shade OF the trees"
The preamble and resolutions we're then unaui-
mousIy adopted. After the adjournment Of the Bar
meeting, the following communication was sent to
the secretary, who now appends II as part Of tho
proceedings.
Mr.. Hutson: cannot permit the opportunity Of
Offering my tribute Of respect to the memory Of our
venerable and much loved elder brother r. J. Da.
vant to pass by-I would most willingly have ten
dcredi at the mdeting Of tbs Bar Of which yor were
The secretary but my feelings at that time prevented
me from doing so.
It Is true that did not enjoy close and intimate
relations with Mr.. Davant rs existed between him
and the mover and seconder Of the preamble aud
resolutions adoped by the Bar but my acquaintance
with him has been of long duration-over twenty
years-and during q portion Of that time, Of very
intimate character. can truly say that during the
whole Of that period there the slghtestdis
cord between us. knew him before the evil day
came upon Us, knew him after our fortunes were
shattered, ard could or did more truly spprc-
ciate all the estiaabe qualities Of his character in
the various relations Of lif both pubic and private,
than did All who knew him as well as VIC did,
ifa ,t.L.
and that he performed his public duties with emil
nent zeal and ability and discharged bis social and
domestic duties with exemplary fidelity.
His affection for his fmify was striking, and the
chief end and aim Of his life seemed to be to make
them happy. Ills home affections were part Of his
nature remember meeting him In 1856 standing
amidst the heap Of asbesall that remained To mark
the spot, where stood that happy home Of which his
loving friend Mr.. Cocock so truly said hospitality
stood porter at the door, and arousd to which sc
many memories Of those happy days, gone TO return
no more are gathered, and upon my asking him
what be intended TO do replied, II want to build
home for my family upon the foundations OF their
! old home before die" 1t wasa labor Of love, and
lovingly did he attend to It, Early and late he pur
sued his obj ct. Hardly nail was driven or brick
laid but snder his supervision and he lived long
enough 10 accomplish the wish Of The evening Of his
life. Hardly II completed when he was called 10
'the Rest which VIC are taught awaits the rghieou
man. He lived long life, surrounded by loving and
loved friends. he died not in the bloom Of youth or
In the flush Of manhood, but when his 'three score
and ten" had been nearly misunderstanding behind
him record pure and FREQ from stain or spot. May
we living remember hfs example and dying leave be-
hind us memory as dear to all who knewus.
Respectfully,
CHAs. z. BELL.
On the next day, (ths court Of common pleas belni
In session. the chairman Of the meeting presented
the preamble and resolutions adopted by the Bar to
his Honor Judge Maher who responded as follows
Gentlemen Of the Bar: The Court Is painfully
sensible of the rreparable loss which the profession
and the country have sustained In the death Of Mr.
Davant, and realizes with profound sorrow the greai
vacancy which It has occasioned here Il shares the
burden OF your grief and Is grateful for the opportu
nifty Of uniting with you in paying appropriate hon
ors to the memory of your departed brother. The
Court feels that It can add nothing to the just and
eloquent tribute that the Bafoered and adopts the
language Of the resolutions expressive Of Its owl
sentiments II Is meet that the records Of this court
should bear testimony to the worth Of one, who, a
an officer Of the court and member Of the Bar, illus
raed here for the greater part Of his long and use
fuI life all the sterling virtues which adorn and en-
noble man.
The resolutions will be entered In the Journal Of
the court in accordance with your request With this
response. ,,
c. J. c. HUTsoy, Chairman.
Secretary.
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