Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-04-26
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"In many respects Judge Whiteley ,or
Colonel Whitley az loved best to call
him, was the most remarkable man /
ever knew. He had more power over
men than any man / ever knew. HeI
had more magnetism; he was the mostI
companionsble man / Bver Rnew; he
charmed the student; he Influenced thel
court; he combined the simplicity Of
boyhood with the experienced wisdom
of q strong manhood. He loved nature,
because he had studied H.. He was full
of manly impulses; there was not in his
make mp the suspicion of hypocrite;if |
he did not like you, surely you were
never deceived; there was In him none
or the c0ward-hence not o tyrant:
strong partisan ~ he was, he was yet
Just have seen more than once the |
proofs of IL, and 30 have some Of you ;he 1
was emphatically q Delaware man.
he loved our little State and ali her
Traditions; prided himself upon her in-I
itutions; cherished her memories, was
devoted TO her history, knowing 1t by
heart from Kirkwood and Caldwell of
Colonial fame down to the names Of the
great ones with whom he mingled in
his earlier days ut the bar.
"a learned and upright Judge, rich
and Door, white and black, friend and
foe, shared alike even justice at his
hands, always tempered by the mercy
of 30 tender heart. 1t was my good
fortune for many years to be his neigh
bor. knew him 30 WE'LL The gentle
Enses OF his nature, no apparent every
where, shone brightest In his home life.
A happy home and a general welcome
nwaited every conner. His death was
not surprise to me, for in the months
gone by saw the gradual giving way
of the strong man, and felt that he
knew that the end was fast upon him
but he never pmurmured. He had cast
his lot, and like q brave man as he was,
he uttered no complaint.
"His memory shall cherish while I
Ilive-proud al ways to have called him
friend"
Anthony Higgins said that he should
Inever forget now, when he came first to
the bar, entirely unknown, Judge
whiteley kindly greeted him, and gave
him such encouragement that their as
sociation since had always been Of the
most friendly character.
| she was an expert in law matters,
and in his removal feel that an in
valuable authority has been taken from
our midst. As q lawyer he possessed
the confidence of the bench in re
msrkable degree and WAS universal
favorite with the bar. His loss will be
, felt by every one In the State"
Il Judge Wales also spoke OF his first
acquaintance with the deceased, and
his relations since, and pronounced his
/, legal perosptions as being regulated by
sound Judgment, .and plain, common
|, sense. In conclusion, he said:
IL "Political honors and station
. tempted him awhile from his allegi
!, ance to the law, but he never forsool
. the profession, and when he was ap
! pointed to the bench. the bar and th'
= lpublic recognized his fitness for th'
position by an almost acclamation o
"Unfortunately, his former vigorous
Icopstitution began to decline sool
b after he came to the bench, but no
before he had manifested, by his pa
!. thence, learning and impartiality
his admirable fitness for the exercise @
judicial duties. / can only add m.
oIown to the general expressions o
l. SORROW which his loss has occssioned.
o This closed the remarks, and on motto
l. Iof John O. Patterson the following CON
Il hlbbCoo WoAO oRPCAAto1 W R@SDSAs ~
Q Resolutions above given to the variou
y icourts of the State:
'sI Superior Oourt-George ii. Bates an
Z. g. Bradford, Esqs.
. Court of Chancery-J. 81. Hofecke
% Jr., and Harry Emmons, Esqs.
J. United States Circuit Oourt-Austl
y Harrington and Harry Sharpley, Esq
RESOLUTIONS BY CITY COUNCIL.
,, During the special meeting of Gil
3 Council, held ut the proposed new pal
lion Saturday afternoon, Mr. Merr
10 Taylor called attention 70 the death
q. Judge Whiteley, and on his motion Il
following committee Was appointed
I'd prepare resolutions expressing she fee
N inRs OF Council upon the sad even
Of Messrs. Merris Taylor, T. b. Brison al
40 IE. O. Moore. After 3 short consult
as tion the committee reported the follo'
ing.
II with deep regret. Of the death Of Ho
r. William G. Whiteley, Associate Jud
ae of the Superior Court, and former
n Mayor Of this city, and
nj WHEREAS, 1t Is fitting that Coun
is should give an appropriate expressit
,b of its sense Of the loss sustained by 81
1d ECOuluuulby Oufoukh slAo NoSe. - ~
he distinguished citizen; therefore be 1t
rot Resolved, That In the death OF he
IA William G. Whiteley, the State Is I
~. prlved of the services OF wise .
an profound jurist, whose ripe experier
and eminent learning would ha
adorned the bench and proved Of la
iet ing benefit to the citizens of his natl
VI State.
we Resolved, That In his death, the p,
=, Iple of Wilmington have lost fsllo
Inc Citizen who WAS always identified W
pie their best interests, and who, as Oh
10y Executive OF the city, added his b
2ns personal efforts to the interest he
nn ways felt for the public welfare.
me Resolved, As further mark OF |
the spect to the memory Of the deceas
out the Council will attend the fune
.,Iservices In body, and accompany
lall remains to the place of departure fr
o!ic the city for burial; and further, Jha
De Icommittee of Ave be appointed to
ieo Icompany the funeral to the place OF
70. terment.
ary Resolved, That these resolutions
OF spread upon the minutes OF Ooun
Ano printed In the city papers, and ot
'eat thereof, properly attested, sent TO
ZOE family Of the deceased.
Respectfully submitted,
.s MERRIs TAYLOR,
,s.n , T. b. BRIsoN,
Us. Z. @. MOORE,
NV Committe
and The resolutions were unanimor