The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-11-18
Public Tribute to the Memory OF the Late
Hon. A. G.. Br own.
JAcKsoN. Mss, Nov. IL, 1s8O.

JACKSON, Miss, Nov. IL, 1880.
Pursuant to announcement, a public
meeting was held in the hall of the House
of Representatives on the night OF above
date. Notwithstanding the very inclem-
ent weather, the counties of Kinds, CopIah
and Rankin were well represented, and
there were also present citizens from other
portions of the State.
The proceedings commenced by His Ex-
cellency Gov. J. NJ. Stone being called to
the chair, on the motion of Hon. E. Banks
dale Gov. Stone, in stating the object of
the meeting, paid a brief but very beautiful
of tribute TO the lamented dead. No son of
Mississippi, said he, had ever won, in larger
measure, the admiration, love and conf
dence of the people of the the State
On motion of Gen. t. j. Wharton, J. l..
Power was requested to act as Secretary.
On motion of Hon. Wiley p. Harris, a
committee of seven was appointed TO pre-
pare and report resolutions appropriate to
the occasion. The chair appointed Messrs
w. p Harris, E. Barksdale, L. J. Wharton,
Chas. E. Hooker, Jno. w. Robinson, J. L..
McCaskill, J. J. Halbert.
Judge J. Z. George was then introduced,
and before proceeding to pronounce the
eulogy prepared by him, read the resolu-
tions adopted by the citizens of Terry.
Judge Georges address occupied about
three quarters OF All HOuE III tue ucllNGt9 f.,
and was listened to with the most profound
attention. THE address and resolutions
will be found on first page.
The committee appointed to report reso
lutions to this meeting, submitted the
following, which, after being read by the
chairman of the committee, were unani-
mously adopted
Resolred, That the people of Mississippi,
whilst realizing the magnitude of the loss
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GALLArIN BROWN. recall with undiminished
pride and increased gratitude, the traits of
his exalted character, the great qualities of
his mind and heart, his fidelity to the many
and important public trusts confded to him,
and his steady devotion TO the interests and
honor of those whom he served. Few men
have ever been trusted much. very few
have so deserved trust, In the bestowal of
public honors and high public trusts through
The many years during which they were heap
ed upon him by the people, there is no mystic
ry. There was no infatuation, no delusion.
The people possessed in him, and they were
quick to discern it, public servant whose
chief ambition was to be worthy and capable
of serving them, ana this ambition was never
stronger than was his earnest desire to promote
their welfare and happiness. On his part
there was confidence in the virtue, intelligence
and justice of the people, which grew as he adj
vanced through the many stages of his pubic
service, into an elevated, ever hopeful and ever
faith. On the part of the people
tneES WAS uuSftSTaDIt consistency " All eIu&t
faith in their able, fearless and faithful SER
want; and this harmonious accord, fect-
Gus, and so fortunate fur both, bore its
natural fruit in public career, which,
in its effects, and in its examples, was
as benefcent as it is, and must ever be illus
trious in the political annals of the State. He
was what his countrymen believed him to be,
an ardent and inc0rruptible patriot, wise and
statesman and he was SO fortunate
as to achieve, and to add to these high titles
to honor, the character of a friend of the peo-
plea distinction which while he lived he
strove earnestly to inertia distinction which,
now that he is no more, to the country and to /
them is gratefully attested and proclaimed.
On motion of Hon. H H. Chalmers, the
meeting adjourned.
J. l.. POWER, Sec'v,