Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1873-06-15

~ az duJOulAACtA AAACtAAh5 VI b4t AElGAuS Ol
the late Colonel r. A. Pinson, the following
preamble and resolutions, presented by the
committee appointed at previous meeting,
were read anh unanimously adopted.
Wa. GOODMAN, President
JOHN q. LoNsDALE, JR., Secretary.
Charged by the former rcomrades-ia-arnns. as
well as by the civic friends, of thelate Colonel
K. A. PlnSon, TO give appropriate expire sion
to the esteem entertained by ali who knew
MIN, and likewise to make exposition of those
traits Of character in the man that elected
and securej their confidence and affection,
compass of resolutions to 40 justice TO the gal
liant soldier, the faithf ii friend, the honorable
merchant and the true patriot. The
great consideration in which he was
held by this COmmunity-With which he had
been identified only for few years past-re-
Sulting in the most honorable and conpli.
mentary recognition in commercial circles
and the frequent solicitation by all classes to
enter public life and assume official station,
was not without foundation in much personal
merit and capacity. without ambitious OBJ
trusiyeness he seemed to be universally con-
sidered as one ft to be trusted in the most re-
sponsible public employment Indeed, popu-
lar attachment for him, and invitation to pre-
ferment seemed to g a long way in advance
OF his desire and ambition. The belief was
to do he would perform honestly,
bravely and intelligently. This be-
lief was not without confirmation in
his career. Entering his regiment as pri-
vate he soon became its Colonel. The respOn-
sibilitteS OF independent action in command
of his regiment, and not unrequently of
other troops, were often devolvsd on him,
were always discharged with an ability equal
to the occasion. He enjoyed the entire con-
fidence of his superior officers. For difficult
enterprises and dangers, adventurous as well
as for cautious movements, he was often pre-
ferred by his superiors- generally kept in ad-
vance to watch the fOe-tO check his move
nlents and ad wise his commander of the hos
tile maneuvers he was relied on with the
most implicit confidence. II was recognized
that no disaster would befall his own i'm
mediate command that could be aVerted by
vigilance, courage, or ready resource; and
that the lines in his rear was safe
from surprise. such was his military
record when the war closed. The
people of his congressional district in Mis-
sissippi added to this their approval by his
ready nd easy election to the congress of the
United states. How he would have acquit-
ted himself in this position we cannot cer-1
fanny know, because Ine oisordered ruIeof
faction prevented his occupation of the Office
to which the people had elected hi q. But
there is ne reason TO suppose that his dis
charge of duty in this would have been less
competent or honorable o him, than IN the
former responsible p sitiOns held by him. His
graceful manners and amiable temper, added
and honesty secured. The elements OF
character were so charmingly combined in
him as to make him at all times, and under
all circumstances, most useful citizen and
influential member Of society. Hence, be it
Resolred, That in the death of Colonel Rich
ard A. Pinson the commercial interest
Memphis has lost most vigilant and enter
prising operator; Que who Jagged not an inch
behind the demands of the times, who saw
the path of progress, and was bold enough to
walk in il ; and that the people have lost an
honest and capable adviser IN their material
advancement, one whose place we may rather
hope than expect 10 entirely fill.
ReS0tued, That a copy of these resolutions be |
presented to the family OF the deceased
7. W. BROWN,
JACOB THOMPSON,
LUKE W. FINLEY,
II. p. DUNCAN,
w. Il. DUFF,
]. W. MATHES,
T. H. LOCKWOOD,
K. L. COFFIN.
June IA, 1878.