Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-02-09
EXPRESSED ESTEEM.
Resolution Adopted by the Bar and County
 Omcers.

At the meeting of members of the bar yesterday, to take action on the death Of Judge Sheldon, the appended resolu- tiOns were adopted:
 WHEREAS, It has pleased Almighty God to call from our midst our late pro- fessional brother and worthy judge, whose loss We deeply deplore; therefore, be it
 Resolved, That in the death of the Hon. A. W. Sheldon, our territory has been deprived of the distinguished ser vices af an honorable man and upright judge, whose devoted labors to maintain and protect the interest of the people were only equalled by the Zeal and ebil ity which ne exhibited in the consldera- tion of every question arising in the course of iudicIal investigation.
 Resolved, That his death Is a pecu lar misfortune to the entire people, as the result of his unfinished labors had al- ready produced such a marked effect up on the peace and prosperity and good order by G firm determined and fearless administration of the law.
 Resolved, That We will ever hold in grateful remembrance our agreeable gs- sOciatlon with one, who by his frank and genial manners as @ man and dignihed bearing as a judge, had endeared him self to all with whom he came in con- tact, and had inspired the most profound respect for his exalted character and unimpeaehable integrity.
 Resolved, That We tender our heart felt sympAthies to his afflicted wife and relatives and join with them Tn expres- sons of sincere cOndOlence at this court, and that copy be forwarded to the fam | fly of the deceased, and that they be published in the press of this city.
 The county officers also met late ID the afternoon out of respect for the memory of the deceased judge, the ofi- cial proceeding of such meeting being published herewith:
 At about | o'clock the county officers held a meeting in the office of the board of supervisors, which was called to or der by Judge Alex. Campbell, who stat ed the object of the meeting to be to take the appropriate action relative to | the death of Judge Sheldon.
 The following are the names of the gentlemen in attendance; J. A. Zabris- kie, United States attorney, z. l.. lid ball, United States marshall; B. c. Bar roll, clerk of the district court; Thomas Cordis, under-sherIff: J, 5. Wood, pro- bate judge; Alex. Campbell, deputy dis | trict attorney; J. C. Handy. county phy- sician; J. McElliott, county treasurer; c. R. Drake, recorder; II. Euchman public administrator; E. J, Smith, coro ner; J. A. Anderson, clerk probate court Geo. Gordon, deputy surveyor, and A D. Otis, M. G. SamaniegO and W. L. | Vail, supervisors. and W. J. Osborne, clerk
 On motion, Judge Wood, Dr. Handy and Recorder Drake were appointed a committee to prepare resolutions, who, after consultation, returned and sub mitted the following report:
 WHEREAS, The Supreme Ruler of the Universe has called from the scene of his earthly lsbors cur distinguished fel- low citizen and able judge; and, ! Whereas, We mourn 80 great loss to our community with feelings of bitter grief; therefore be it
 Resolved, that in the death of Hon A. W. sheldon this district has met with a severe loss, in being deprived of the able counsel of a learned judge and up right man.
 Resolved, that the people of this county, who had learned to look up tC Judge Sheldon as a bright example of official purity and personal virtue, feel the keenest anguish at the sudden deatI of beloved fellow citizen.
 Resolved, That Tn his death the Terri tory of Arizona and the people of Pima county have sustained a great loss, in the death of a man who while residing in this Territory had endeared himself to us by his manly and noble character by his untiring industry, and by his constant efforts to administer the law without fear, favor or affection.
 Resolved, that in our opinion the early death of Judge Sheldon was attributable m great degree to his constant and untiring labOrs in the discharge of his official duties, and to his great anxiety SO to discharge them as to do equal and exact justice to all men.
 Resolved, That the personal qualities of the deceased, as well as his high sense of official duty, have rendered his loss one not easily replaced. and that We shall ever cherish his memory with affectionate regard.
 Resolved, That We offer our sincere sympathies and expressions of our heart felt sorrow, to the afflicted family and friends of deceased. and will ever hold | dear the memory of his earnest labors in behalf of law and order, which ac complished SO much for the peace of oul community. | Resolved, That these resolutions bt printed in the press of our city, and that copy be forwarded to the family of de ceased. J. :. WOoD, | J. c. HANDY, C. l.. DRAKE, Committee.
 The repOr. of the committee was re. ceived, unanimously adopted, and or. dered spread upon the records of the county. ALFRED D. OTIs, |