The Morning herald., 1878-09-13
,spect, paid glowing tribute to the de,

rington. His earliest boyhood gave evidence
of such intellectual and moral Characters
tics as left to his parents and friends no
solicitation about his future. With great
viyacity, quickness of observation, and apt
ness to learn, he united gentle, affection"
ate, genial spirit together with delicate
moral sentiment, computation OF traits
which rend cred him then, as afterwards,
leader among his compeers exercising al
ways marked influence for truth and right
doing. At an early age he entered Della
ware College and graduated with the first
honors in 1857, not having completed bis
18th year. He commenced the study Of
law and entered the bar In 1860. In 1862,
upon the election of Governor Cannon, he
was appainted Adjutant- General. In the
following year, upon the election to Con.
gress of Hon. N. B. Smithers, Mr.. Harripg-
ton was ap o,nted to the latter's Office He
became afterw ards interested in sanitary
affairs in Philadelphia.
The honored gentleman spoke at some
length, giving touching account OF the
exemplary character of the deceased. 1
The following resolutions were presented
and moved for their adoption.
Resolved, That We have heard with pro-
found sorrow of the death of Samuel NJ.
Harrington, Esq, which occurred at his
residence in this city on Tuesday, the 18th
of September instant.
Resolved, That we testify our apprecia-
tion of Mr.. Harrington's superior qualiica-
tions for the legal profession,-h learning,
industry, integrity, ability, and skill, that
we regard bis short career at the bar as one
of eminent success, In which he well upheld
the traditional honor of his name, adorned
his profession. and in it rendered valuable
service to the people. We deeply deplore
the premature close OF professional lie
which, whilo IT had already filled large
measure of usefulness, gave promise OF
richer results.
Resolved, That we retain grateful re-
collection Of his uniform courtesy to Ms
fellow members Of the bar. of the frankness
and uprightness which marked his inter-
i. course with them, Of his lively interest IN
the swelfare Of the profession, and nlt
earnest efforts for his advancements. :,
Resolved, That the deceased was equally
o distinguished for the virtues which adorn
}. social and private life. In all relations N
was exemplary, In all duties ne was COZ
scientious and faithful. He was a trut
friend, kind neighbor, public splrites
citizen, an earnest Christian; and In nm
y domestic relations he was beyond praise
Il His large sympathies brought him init
e co-operation with many public and socia
=, interests. to all which, az well as to hi
family, his church and his profession, hl
death Is loss wholly irreparable.
Resolved, That we deeply sympathiz
e with the family of the deceased, and tende
es our respectful coincidence; that the chai
be man be requested to trsnsmit to the famil
- a copy oil these resolutions, duly attested.
'' Resolved, That the members of the bs
of this county will In body attend tn
funeral OF the deceased at Dover, to-morro'
afternoon, Sept. 13.
Resolved, That committee OF i've men
bers be appointed by the chairman to presel
u comics of these resolutions to the Super1c
Court and the Court of Chancery for tn
county, and to the United States Courts II
this district, at the ensuing terms thereo
respectively.
Before their adoption many of the gentl
10 men of the baa paid their respAt to we
,es respeet to their dead companion. Eva
lone who spoke made mention OF the spo
less and owing character OF Mr.. HAringD
Mr., Bpruance said: In the presence OF
hs professional brethren who knew him I
Of long and so intimately, who appreciated, :
he spected, trusted, and loved him so fully 81
and, sincerely, silence would perhaps
more appropriate than any poor WORDS
praise that any Of US could utter.
srs Mr., Nields-Mr. Harrington was tri
ed gentleman, always thoughtful Of others al
We solicitous for their comfort.
Mr.. Baysrd-The very feeling and adm
able eulogies that have been paid to t
memory Of the deceased are only too propt
,r> I recognized in him at all times admiral
Of qualities. s.
A State, speaking of the deceased while
held the same position as himself, SAID
did his duty faithfully and well. NO
ing knew him but to love him.
the Mr.. O'Byrne-I feel that I would be
true to the friendship that existed betwe
NV departed fliend and myself If did
nav brief tribute of respect to his memo
Thy 1 first made the acquaintance OF Mr.. H'
2 riugton in his fsther's house at lover,
the fall of 1860. Chance threw
much into his company tor !
!. DAYS during which time speed
discovered that the roots OF greatness 9
goodness was In him. The friendship u
formed lasted his lifetime. Not having
frequent opportunity OF observation o. 4
IN dead friend as many ofyou, genslemen, = 9
TO uOb Bp66h CAACulJ Va WV ~Ss
christian from training, conviction
p.r daily practice, he was withal bros
D"' DIV catholic-a firm believer that in his Mastt
Dis house there were many mansions. Ev
b Of duty of life, as a son and brother, citiz
ting and q lawyer were well done BY him. :;
character was based upon the chrystal
'e'"' sea of christian thought, and his hopes "
nen, anchored in eternity. He is gone to rec'
wing +ba reward of a faithful servant.
,eot: Fitting tributes were paid by Hon l.
,o,a Wales and Messrs g a Bates, G 4 Lore
iofu q Bradford, Jr Rodney, Cooper, Conrad
and The resolutions was then adopted.
Hie- The committee to present to the res
,rro Itious to the Courts consisted OF the fol
,r ,rne' Ing @ gentlemen: Messrs J g Patterson,
Mac tbony Higgins, L Bird, W Cumnins
lore, II G Grubb.
nan. The funeral will take place to day,
remains being buried in Dover.
con- GOLD WATCH STOLEN.