Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-13

THE OLD MARSHALL RESIDENCE
bers remained unpaid, about S75 Of this
amount being REGARDED as uncoilectaole'
NEW MEMBERS ELECTED.
The Committee on Admissions recon-
mcnded the election Of the following gem
flemen: Mcssrs. John Howard. Jr., John
G Winston. Robert Z. Pateman, f. NJ.
Long. Warren II. Mercer. Cary Ellis
Stern. and T. Emmett seaton. Each
gentleman was balio;ed for and unahl-
mously elected
Mr. Garland Pollard. chairman of the
committee, gave notice that at the next
meeting he would introduce the Following
resolution.
THE Committee on Admissions recon-
mend that each application shall state
that the applicant has read the code OF
ethics OF the ASSOCIATION. and that ne
ob!ieates himself 10 abide by It's provisions
so long as he remains a member OF the
Organization
The report Of this committee developed
"A discussion as 10 whether a coue OF
ethics for the association really existed.
n was found after searching the record
that the association had adopted the
Code OF the State Bar Association
,f.NrsCRIpT or MARSHALLS AID
DRESS.
Mr.. Miles Martin stated that Mrs. X
H. Gaines. a daughter or ChieI-JuStlce
Marshall. had offered 10 present 10 inc
association the manuscript Of one OF the
celebrated Judges addresses.
4 resolution was adopted eXpIessins
the gratitude Of the association ana IT.
structing the Executive committee 10
convey TO Mrs. Gaines the Keen apprec'@-
ton OF the association.
,rbere was a lengthy discussion on the
nues,ion OF dues, the constitution or the
association being somewhat obscure ana
"a resolution was adopted providing mat
Zach newlv-elected member should pay
the amount Of the yearly subscription
regardless OF the date Of his admission
10 the privileges.
BrrY THE MARSHALL HOUSE.
At this point Mr.. Munford called Mr..
W O. SHELTON TO the chair, ana oleIed
the following resolution;
"Resolved. That committee of five be
APPOINTED from this association 20 as
certain and report whether 1t Is pracu-
cable 10 secure the building SO lohs
occupied as a residence by Ch-eI-Jusuce
John Marshall situated at the corner OF
Ninth and Marshall streets, In this CITY,
WIN Il view ~ 10
decay and change.
said committee are authorized 10 con-
fer with eminent members of the oencn
and bar Of this country, and with any
like committees which may be appointed
bv other bar associations, and TO SUD
NIT the result Of their Investigations ana
conferences 70 some future meeting OF
This body with such recommendations as
they may deem proper 10 carry forward
the objects Of this movement which are
briefly stated. to secure the conveyance
10 trustees or TO some association OF the
home of ChiCf-Justice Marshall; its pre-
servation. as near as possible, In the con-
d,tion when occupied by him, together
with the furniture books. and pictures
then I'm use. and thus. not only 10 pre-
serve "A building Of great historic inter-
est. but 10 stimulate among the peo-
ole an appreciation OF the worth ana
work OF Americas greatest jurist, and
one Of Virglna's greatest sons"
WHAT HIS IDEA IS.
Mr.. Munford in explaining his reso-
buttons said they did not commit the
association or bind it TO make the pur-
chase. even If II should be ascertained
that the property could be secured, bat
ne thought the movement was one when
the civ Bar Association should IN
augurate. lie said that with Washing
ton. the fame Of John Marsh9H would
become greater and greater with each
revolving year and the recognition OF
his position as one OF Americas iore-
most men was becoming each day more
widely accepted. lie wanted the house
purchased and held by trustees or an
association 20 that Il might not. in the
future be torn down 10 give place 10
tenements. lie wanted the books and
portraifs and furniture Of Chief-Justice
Marshall purchased and put back in the
building. He believed in this work that
they might count on the assistance OF
the State and National Bar associations,
and lawyers and jGrists from every part
OF the country. He said his idea was
to make the building a rendezvous. not
only for the lawyers Of Richmond but
for those OF other states who miStt
visit this city. The libraries OF tce CITY
and state Bar associations could be heol
there. and thus this home would contri-
butte 70 the interests OF members IN the
association. lie said II would be
shame upon Richmond and virginia II,
for want Of a little thonghtfulness at
this time. we should permit this home
stead that stands to-day just az Judge
Marshall left H. 10 be destroyed. He
said ne had consulted the owners OF the
property. who were descendants OF the
chief Justice. and felt assured there
would he no difiiculty in purchasing the
property for the objects above named
THE SCHEME HEARTILY ENDORSED
The resolution was supported cordially,
IN ernest speeches by Messrs. Willis Is.
Smith. Miles 81. Martin, J. r. " Daniel.
and James Lyons. all OF whom expressed
not only great interest In the movement.
but the belief that II could be carried
forward 10 successful issue.
Mr. James !" Dolgon moved that the