Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-03-06
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DAVID P. MADDEN,
President Taxing-DisIrict-
THE LATE SHERIFF. ATHY.
Tribute OF Respect from the COlOred
People of Memphis to Their
1rae Friend.

At meeting Of the colored friends of the
late sheriff Of Shelby county, Mr.. Alfred
Fromsn presiding, said: This ia a moment
OF sadness. The sheriff of SAelby county,
who was no less ours, the great and genial
man, has suddenly died, and we come 10
take such action as may be deemed proper
in paying respect to his memory.
tions, composed of Messrs. B. K. Sampson.
A. w. Blown, r R. Church, Sd Shaw, c. G..
Dickinson, J. w. Hudson and James Lott,
reported az follows:
THE RESOLUTIONS.
WHEREAS, A good man and a valued
friend has been taken from this community
and from ourselves, we reverently bow 10
that mysterious power, death, before whose
sovereignty all opposition is vain; therefore,
be it
Resolved, That in his death we are sensibly
and specially Impressed with the magnitude
OF The loss-the loss OF friend.
ResolUed, That in due appreciation Of his
worth as a man, and in emulation OF his
brave fidelity to principle, we attest our sin.
cere sorrow in this most painful bereavement.
ResoiUed, That our sympathy is extended
TO The bereaved family and friends of the de-
ceased, and that these proceedings be fur
nished the APPEAL for publication.
MR.. sAMPsoN's REMARKS.
On the adoption OF the resolutions, Prof.
E. K. Sampson said: We should certainly
esteem ii a high privilege to express senti-
ments in appreciation of a man who had so
well proven himself a trusted friend He
was an honored citizen, beloved and revered
for his manly character. Having the cour
age of his convictions, he stood firm in the
conscious recttude of his purpose, looking
al, . L. 1ft E,,a
obedience 10 the great law of heaven he
dared do right for the sake of the righ'. We
long knew MIN as one of our best citizens,
and of all men of Memphis, it is our duty
to honor and cherish fondly the name of
Sheriff Athy, 10 acknowledge our gratitude
and remember him in death not only as
friend and benefactor, but also for the
grand and beautiful life which he so
happily eIempli6ed while living. He
showed a peculiar kindness and con-
sideratiou 10 the colored people, which
was as fraternal as it was sincere. Out OF
the depth of his great heart he bestowed un-
stinted favors upon all who sought his chart
iy. Indeed, in the language of the APPEAL,
he was truly mo respecter of persons" Yes
| terday aud to-day he was the same. His
manly life was a constant pledge of his de-
votion to the cause of humanity. 1 speak
WHAT L mSdns onStlH Amy WAS brave anu
| true man-so true that he never forsook a
| just cause, he never disappointed his friends
| and so brave that he swerved not 10 DO what
| he believed to be right What can be more
| appropriate than to offer words OF eulogy TO
him now dead in the GROWING hour OF pub.
lie usefulness; in the prime of manhood
still rich in promise; desd-while the in
habitanls serenely rested, hopefully looking
| for the morrow, when all might be we'll
| Few persons have lived so we'll, and
| few have left more enduring monu
mept. In honor of his memor,
let US invoke the Almighty Fathel
| to grant to our beloved land man,
more such men. To-day Memphis mourn
aud thousands of hearts ere made sad by hi
sudden demise. Beneath yonder proud oak
that stand az seHtinels over his honoret
grave may that body rest in perfect peace
while his pure, generous soul reposes in tn
| bosom of his God.