San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-03-22
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
Passed by the Bar Association in Memory
Of the Late I. P. Simpson.

OF the bar OF BeXar county on the 10th in
slant, a committee was appointed TO draft
suitable resolutions on the death Of |. p.
Simpson, late member of this bar and
to present the same to this court, with
the request that they be entered In the
minutes OF the court; and in connection
Herewith the committee have thought it
well to submit the following tribute to
one whose many virtues endeared him to
every heart, fully satisfied that the senti-
meDts herein expressed voice the unani-
nous opinion Of his brethren of the bar:
Born Of gentle parentage, early associa-
ton with men who had already sought
and filled niche in the temple of con-
temporary fame, and intimate connec-
sought the applause of listening
senates to command, the glare Of public
and political life had not for him the at.
traction which 1t was for others viewing
IL from a greater distance, who see but
the fire on the hill top without being able
TO contemplate the ashes on the hearth.
Yet, though devoid of political ambition,
ne fully realized the Importance and re-
ality Of that truth, which declared that
the virtue of the citizen is the corner
stone of the republic, and well will that
stone endure and mighty will the nation
raised upon IL become, III its citizens emu
late the perfect integrity in word and
deed of |. p. Simpson.
As lawyer he ranked among the fore
most in the state. A prudent and safe
adviser, discouraglng litigation II justice
could be attained without 1t: healer OF
sores rather than q creator OF fresh ones;
prompt to advise client Of the Injustice
he would perpetrate on another and
equally prompt to punish the injustice OF
an adversary; he commanded the respect
OF friend and foe alike, and his well known
honesty and tirmneSs and sense of justice
obtained and retained for him the esteem
and confidence of the courts in which he
practiced. He was Jealous for the inter-
est OF his clients, but his zeal never outran
his own exact sense Of propriety; he was
the embodiment of the learned, thought
full, just adviser
Perhaps his leading characteristic was
his perfect and complete independence,
his absolute freedom from self seeking
and his deteStation of anything which in
clined towards toadyism or nOtoriety.
Few men are gifted with social quail
ties, such as he possessed-genial and
affable and fond of the society of his
| friends, sparkling with good humor and
delicate wit, he was the life of his circle
even while he suffered intensely, so that
while admiring the brilliancy Of his mind
you were compelled at the same time 10
admire the greatness of his fortitude. He
| fully appreciated the love and reverence
due by the creature to the creator and a
gentleman in all things himself, he con
Sidered love and reverence of Almighty
| God an attribute OF a gentleman.
The following lines are descriptive
of our lameDted friend and brother:
Not for some empty honors he toiled,
The pomp of state and the pride OF
might;
| Here was a man whom no fortune spoiled,
No meanness Swerved from the path of
right.
The demagogue and the blgot low.
Narrow OF soul and shallow of brain,
Hated and feared; but the manly foe
Found him a knight without fear or
stain.
For truth aud courage and charity,
Ruled and directed his word and deed !;
He held no brief and he took no fee
From party pillage or private greed.
After the long days sorrow and strife
Cometh the night with its peace and
rest,
And the sunny land he loved in life
Taketh him tenderly to her breast.
Therefore. may it please the court we
submit the following resolutions:
Resolved, That in the death Of |. P.
Simpson the state has lost an exemplary
citizen, faithful in the discharge Of every
duty and loyal and ardent in his support
of the political institutions under which
he lived.
Resolved, That the bar has lost
learned, wise and prudent counsellor,
: a skillful practitioner, ever vigilant Of
interests intrusted to his care, ever kind
and considerable IN his intercourse with
his fellow practitioners.
Resolved, That his family has lost q
husband and father always affectionate
and indulgent, whose single mindednesS,
probity and charity is written in the love
Of his friends and respect of the commu.
nifty in which he lived, no prouder hertz
age than which can be beQuathed.
Resolved, further, That copy of these
resolutions be spread on the minutes of
this court, and that a copy be furnished
to the family of the deceased by the clerk
II. p. DROUGHT,
Chairman.
WIN. AUBREY,
j. +. ONION,
GEO. c. ALTGELT,
LEO. TARLEToN,
OTTO STAFFEL,
J. H. MCLEARY.
c. UPsoN.