The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-01-19
communicated
Communicated
Deatb of MIR. John T. Seaweli-Sketch of
his Career-His Amiable Traits-Action of
.ho nloucosfer BAR.

the Gloucester Bar.
GLOUCESTER COURTHOUSE, January 4, 1874
0Hr Community has been thrown into state OF sad-
ness by the announcement OF the death or Mr.: JOHN
En- SEAwELL. This sad event occurred Ibis res
I p H. on Saturday The 3D. Mr. seawell was me-
nhew of President Tyler, and read law under his
direction: For many years In early life be gave no
ssSs he Began to sTow into
prominence as lawyer, and finally built up for
himself legal reputation such rs Few men eyer
an Intellect that never seemed TO weary and wit
dazzling and keen he was an antagonist al the bar
State. His influence with u Jury where he was
known was immense, and his tact In The manage
ment Of his case consummate. His death mas ieit
void In the legal profession here which viii be hard
TO Ill., His Kindness TO the young members OF the
bar lent charm 10 his demeanor that few men pos
sess. Well does the writer remember when ne,
at bar which was particularly distinguished
~ - legal acumen how Mr.. Seawell came
to him and spcLa words OF encouragement
and made offers of assistance. AS HUSBAND sDala
ton that falls 10 the lot of few men. No man VINO
knew him will be surprised II your corresp1ndsendt
makes the assertion ,n,t no N ou,S nave risen
to the front rank. AS the chairman OF the Judlcia-
nv Committee the short time he served IN the Le-
manship. IF preferred to live amoos re people,
had bad such Sii an extended influence: :,
r.
attack Of The dropsy. de had attack Of the same
disease about twenty-five years ago. nc WIN W
buried nj the GLOUCESTER Place., the former resi-
dence of his father, aud also OF his uncle lr. Ty'
Ter, tomorrow. IVA
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
Ara meeting OF the bar Of Gloucester Ar. j. W
C, Catlett moved that Judge Warner i: Jones u
called to the chair, which was unan,mouly carried
Mr.. John B. Donovan was requested 10 ACT IS Secre
SIR. John w. C. Callett offered the following reso
lutlons: .,,, an. a
lions OF profound regret OF the death OF JOHN
sEAWELL, ESQ, many years leading member o.
the oar In this Commonwealth, 4 profOand and nc
mplished lawyer, who for the past thlrsy nv
years, by his learning, el99uence ana asoanty, bs
That In his death the county OF Gloucester mas u
depiore the loss Of most estimaoie ana innuenna
citizen, ever devoted To her interests ana welfare
an accomplished, high-toned gentleman, oeioie'
for his many virtues, manifested both In pubic AM
In priyaie life and one who has rendered Valnaol
and distinguished public services not ONLY IN I'M
county but IN the eounsns OF the s, ,a ,.mv
relatives Of the deceased In their SAD bereavement
| That the County Court OF Gloucestes county o
requested to enter these proceedings on Ms fesoiu
on page set apar. for that purpose thaL inc cti
be directed 10 traDslnit copy thefeot 10 tne Lan
| Of the deceased; that as testmoaia. VI our nis
| appreciation and regard Tor MS menei3 Mo W
wear the usual badge OF mourning thirty DAYS, AN
that as y further testimonial OF respect the coui
| be requested 10 ADJOURN. ..,t,
| PssoIced That tine clerk OF the court transmit
copy of these proceedings 10 tne Gioucss e er"'
Fe4ling addresses Were delivered oY AT y. ".
CatIett tieneraI w. Is. Taiiaferro, MIR. j. Is. Don'
van, Major r. n. Page, Major 1. :. Iai,aferfo, ~
On behalf of the citizens, Messrs. w. T. Tall
ferro and Vim. APP. W. Jones spoke, and requsst
the court to allow the citizens endorsement OF I
resolutions to De spread on the record.