The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-08-02
THE COMET.
Saturday, August =. 1879.
THE LATE JUDGE AMOS It JOHN
STON,
Tribute FROM the BHr OF jackson

Tribute FROM the BNr OF Inehs"n'
AT II meeting of the members OF the pa'
practicing in the Circuit Court OF tho Is,
District of Kinds county, held in the oour'
room thereof, Oh Monday the 9TH OF Jniy'
1879, the following proceedings were h0o'
to-wit
On motion of Hon. W. P. Harris, the
Hon. S. s. Calhoon was called to preside
over the meeting, and s. Livingston re-
aues.ed to act as Secretary.
On motion of Hon. I. j, Wharton, a
committee of five was appointed by the
chairman to prepare suitable resolutions
comm emoratiye of the virtues of the Hon.
Amos II. Johnston, deceased, and report
the same to an adjourned meeting OF the
bar, and on further motion OF Mr. Wharf,
ton, Mr. John Shelton was appointed chair
man of said committee.
The following gentlemen were appoint
cd: Mr.. John Shelton, chairman, Gen. L,
j. Wharton, Hon. W. z. Harris, Mr., David
Shelton, Col. W L, Nugent
On motion, the meeting adjourned to
meet again at o'clock A. NJ. next Monday
Tho committee appointed at former
meeting of the members of the Bar OF the
Circuit Court for the First District OF
Kinds county and its officers, held at the
City Hall, in jackson, respectfully report
the following resolutions in regard to the
death and character of our late associate
and friend, Amos r. Johnston, and ask
their adoption;
Resolved That we deploro the departure
from among us of the Honorable Amos IL.
Johnston, formerly, and for many years,
member OF the Bar of said Court and who,
in the course Of his life in Mississippi, did
40 much to adorn the ministerial office, the
Bar, the Bench, and the legislative halls
of his adopted State
Resolved, That in him, who has only
gone before, whittier all of us are tofollow,
was embodied a remarkable combination of
great abilities, of character, OF uprlghtpeSs,
and integrity, kindly social qualities and
warm feelings for those who were OF his
own blood and kin.
Resolved, That our departed friend was
a striking example of what could be accom-
plished by one who was the architect of his
own fortunes, starting in life as he did,
without any Of the advantages OF wealth or
position, and accomplishing so much for
himself and his family by long course Of
industry, perse VerenCe and integrity, and
that his life and success furnished model
for the admiration and example of the gen
Grafton now entering upon the stage OF
action.
Resolved, That we deplore his loss from
among us at an age, when many more years
and m increase Of honors and distinction
might reasonably have been anticipated by
himself and those near and dear TO him.
Resolved, That the life and character of
our departed friend make up an inestimable
legacy for his widow and sons and grand
children, all of whom have eur warmest
sympathies in the sad and solemn disponsa-
ton of an overriding Providence; by which
they have been afflicted.
Resolved, That Thomas j. Wharton, Esq,
a member Of this committee, be requested
to present the proceedings Of this meeting
to the Circuit Court now in session in this
city, and ask their insertion in its records
that a copy be furnished by the Secretary
to the widow and sons of the departed--
and that the newspapers OF the county Of
Kinds are requested to publish the same.
All Of which is submitted.
joHE SRELrON, Chairman.
Which. on motion was received, and after
remarks by members Of the Bar present,
the resolutions embraced Ill said report