The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-06-30

Simonton and Judge Vim. Ii. Wallace
Young Connor read Inv i'm tho otl):u
of the Hon. James l.. Petigru, and was
admitted to the bar III tic latter part
of January, 1862. His brilliant legal
ability early manifested ITSELF and in
1896, With only iuur years Of pr3fes-
slonal lie, he received the appointldciit
us United States District Attorney FOR
the District Of South Carolina, Which
position he held for four Years, lcr-
forming its arduous and rcsfonsible
duties with skill and ability alike lion
orable to himself and to the GOVERN
ment he represented.
In the political excitement of 1860
he was quite prominent, and as Il men,
Der OF a committee urged the General
Assembly, then in session, To call q
convention of the people to consider
the necessity of Immediate secession.
Throughout the war General Conner
was capital soldier, entering the ser
vice at tho beginning Of hostilities as
captain OF Company a, Washington
Light Infantry, Hampton Legion, and
by well mcritcd promotion ho rose to
the rank Of Encouragement, and several
wounds received in battle ncccssitatcd
the amputation Of one OF his legs. The
war over, the hattlc-scarrcd soldier re-
turned TO his home, and in Charlc ston
began 'aflcsh the practice of his chosen
profession. or his professional abili-
tics the Ne,rS unI ConrIcr says:
At the bar General Conner was dstin-
guishcd by qualities and habits Which are
tar from commoh. Approaching cvciy
case with nn unbiased mind. and forming
his opinion of its merits without regard to
his own immediate interests or the feelings
OF ms client, there WAS 10 danger t! at hr
would havc those whom he rrlrr$r, ted in
false security. They were made acQuaint-
cd with Tie weakness as we'll as the
strength of their position, ard could then
decide for themselves whether to proceed
or not In tie preparation Of case he was
painstakin% and exact, working w,,h a
method which ensured good results. Order
l.ul
was more than mcihodica! ana Orderly. TO
pu:ckEcSs of apprehension l.r added cx-
traoTdinary clcarncsS in the presentation
OF sub jrct. His arguments were strong
and compact as well as clear. Yet thcS
were not cold. When opposition I3ickcn-
ca the flow of the blood in his irins and he
felt that fierce JOY Of the combat which is
the inheritance Of his race, the words r,lsl:
ed from his lips with the overwhelming
force of the avalanche.
In 1876 lie was elected Auornct.
General on tic Democratic ticket, but
owing 10 tie pressure Of private bust
ness and the paramount duties he
owed his family, he resigned the Office
and again rclcSatcd himself To the Sc
cludca and inviting shades Of private,
professional life. Ills gentle, unob-
trusivc nobility Of character untitled
hun for the stirring cxcitcmcnts of
political career, and whenever conso-
Haht with Il proper sense OF duty to the
State, lie always declined every posi-
ton that savorcd of prclrrmc,lt and
pubic honor. Although willing at all
times 70 serve his country to the best
OF his ability, he was passionatcly de-
voted to his profession; in its channels
were directed all his talents and cncr
Gics, and wrapped up in it were the
darling aims and aspirations Of lis
pure and noble life.
Magnilicrntly did he sGccccd, and
rising to the foremost position at the
bar, he dies loved, esteemed and
mourncd~ alike by fcllow-lawycrs, SOL
iicrs and citizens, and at the intelIi-
Scncc of his death, the ycomamry
throughout the length and breadth of
the State will bow in holy and pro
FOUND sorrow. South Carolina can
iii-&h0rd IL lose his scrlicrs.