The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-04-05
Resolutions Of Respect.

AUSTIN, March 81, 1893.
The undersigned committed, was aDnoinfed
nc meeting OF the bar of the city Of Austin on
the 9th day Of March, 1888, 10 prepare and
publish a brief memorial of the fife and char
icter OF zen. Andrew Neil, a member of the
Austin bar, who departed this life ON the 26th
day OF March, 1888, at the age Of seventy years.
We have found it difficult TO collect tile facts
concerning the active and varied life of Gen.
Neil, and can only present n general outline
Oh his career. Gen. Andrew Neil was the son
OF John NELL and Margaret Ferguson and
was born at Ayr, Scotland, ON January 3, 1913
IN MS early youth he came TO America. and
Tor number of years lived AT Wellsburg, West
Virginia, where he studied law and was adj
mlIted 70 the bar. lie then moved To the state
Ol MlsSlSSlppl, where lac was elected and serN-
ed as probate judge. In 1896 he came 90 Texas
as captain OF company of volunteers, under
Gen. Felix Houston. arriving Just after the
battle OF San JacintO. lie was nj Dnce assign
ed to active duty and rendered valuable SER
vice until the close of the war. lie first To-
Gated and practiced his profession at Con
zales, and afterwards at Seguin, residing at
the latter place from 1910 to 1866, when he To-
Gated IN Galveston. lie remained In Calves
ton until 1876, when he moved Ia Austin.
Gen: Nell was long and hOnOrably identi-
ned with the struggle TO establish aud MAIN
tain government Ia Texas. lie was Oft en-
gagged In battle with the Mexicans aud In
dia N. ~ the early days, and was always found
With the ~ Tue hSan OF DANCER ne acted
August u, 1870, on the retreat from San An
tonic, March g, 1872, and In many other en-
sagements. lie was severely wounded In "A
captured by Gen. VOL Ia San Antonio on
September II, 1872, and carried into Mexico.
The story Of his escape from the Mexican
prison Is full Of thrilling interest. Gen. Neill
was commissioned rigadier general by Gov.
Sam Houston. In 1850.
He first married Miss Agnes Brown ia isff
She died In Galveston in 1861. He subsequent
ly married Miss Jennie Chapman, who sur
wives him.
Gen. Nell was a man of great physi
cal and mental force. Al his adj
yanced age he was bllthe and active
as a boy Of eighteen. Ills life was a long and
eyentful one, and his memory viii be long
cherished by large circle OF warm friehds.
Gen. NELL was noted for his great Kindness ot
heart, and hundreds who have enjoyed his
at his tomb. Though he had completed his
three score and ten, yet he appeared la the
very vigor Of manhood and bid fair 10 live yet
In recognition of the high character and
worth OF Gen. Neil we recommend the adeT.-
ton OF the following resolutions:
Resolved, That In the death Of Gen. Andrew
Nell the bar OF this city and OF the state has
lost valued and useful member; that society
and the state has lost an honest and faithful
citizen, and his wife and children most de-
voted and loving husband and father,
Resolved, That the coincidence Of this bar be
extended 10 the widow and family Of Gen.
Neil, and that copy OF these resolution he
furnished them.
Resolved, That these resolutions be present.
ed to the several courts sitting In this city, and
that they be requested To spread the same
upon their respective records; that Hon. Jno.
u. Rector be appointed to present the same o.
Burts 10 the court Of appeals. Mai. W. NJ. Wal
ton 10 the United States circuit court, and
Judge Joseph Lee 10 the district court OF
Travis county.
j. w. RoERTBsoN,
a. >. WALKER. tCOmmltice-
N. q. SMILEY.