The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-11

lofty in character; sincere In their convic-
tlons OF public duty; firm In their adhesion
to principle; tender, chivairlc, and faithful |
toward women truthful and honorable In
their public and private lives.
Both are m members Of the legal profession.
It Ia the Office OF that profession, and OF the
free institutions which that profession has
fostered, to produce such men:
Whichever shall be chosen the chief magis
trate of the American people, VIII illustrate,
10 that great office the lofty Ideal Of man
that can rule and dare not lle.'
Not only was DR.. Lee member or TINS
grand and honorable profession, but he made
contributions 10 its literature, and stroye to
make II more glorious. ,
Although we shall not extend our remarks,
so as to speak of the deceased, In connection
with any of the other walks or life, we may
however say that he understood the phiioso..
ply of life, what are It's real pleasures, and
exem plifled the teachings OF others phlloso.
pliers the most illustrious Of whom was
Seneca who as far as possible reduced tpe
philosophy OF life to science.
In conclusion, we are proud to say DR.. Lee
was our friend in the true sense OF that term;
we admired HIM for his many noble traits OF
character, and gladly pay our humble tribute
to his memory by seconding the resolutions.
Remarks by Judge McGowan.
Mr.. Chairman: Though not now practical.
ly engaged in the profession o the law, 1 sup
nose may still be considered as member OF
1.-THE Abbeyille Bar" Of which for many rea.
sons have always been proud. I have not
occasion, but having known Mr.. Lee some
what intimately as lawyer, essayist, soldier,
citizen and friend, from about the year 1850 TO
his death. have a Strong desire to discharge
matter how small and insignificant 1t may be
to the memory OF our lost friend-a high.
toned Christian gentleman, and a brother
lawyer, "without fear and without reproach.'
r Les
an ornament to the profession and most
worthy Of this solemn notice by his surviving
brothers.
lie practiced law on the higher branches OF
the profession, and only struggled tor success,
when he believed he was right! In times
past there was some prejudice against law.
yers as class" which, however, we are
pleased to believe, has In the main passed
away-under the good influence Of general
| Intelligence, and OF such pure characters as
that Of our late departed friend, who prac
ticed law until short time before his death
Some one has said, "Ours is called an hon
"orable profession, and such 1t Is. In every
path OF usefulness are found lis members
land with every advance, they are found re.
how few betray their trust, and how unre
"lenting is the Judgment or the profession
"upon these few"
u is true Mr.. Lee was bred to the Bar. and
ever, love TO struggle in the open Court, but
preferring the quiet OF office practice and Ill
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. essays in clubs, ant
! In periodicals. Like Mr.. Burk, 1.-The creates
"master Of the English language, he saw
"enough OF the law TO convince him that i
"Uhe law is one Of the finest and noblest o
| human sciences-a science which does more
"to quicke en- and inyigorate the understand
ling than ali other kinds Of learning put to
"gether."
There was nothing In his preference of lite
ature 10 incapacitate him for the harde
struggles In the Courts OF law-or to effect hi
| frmness or independence Of character. l
was simply the result OF an inate modesty
which was one OF the elements that went Il
make up bis lovable and virtuous character
The Honorable H. S. Legare, said to be NOR
accom- plished In literature than any man th
State has produced, at the same time becam
distinguished as member Of Congress, Orator
etc.
Our friend with all his virtues has gon'
| from us. he has left US nothing but his goo(
example, and most earnestly trust we may
profit by 1t as an object lesson. He was com
| Portable In his circumstances, and happy Will
his amiable family around him. but whel
| the peremptory call came, 1t had TO be an
swered. The melancholy event reads TO u
an awful warning
Some of us will soon have to follow. Ou
friend has only gone a little before, and
earnestly trust that when the end does come
| we may be able to make answer az satisfac
tory as that OF our lamented friend, wh'
could well say
"I've tasted all that life can give
| OF pleasure and OF pain
| And Ia 1t living, thus TO live,
When Joys no more remain"