The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-02
juries OF the country, especially IN grimm
nal cases Of the grayest momeH''
Al CITIZEN.

nal cases OF the grayest nOihN''
AS A CITIZEN.
's,va NAV no, content ourselves. how
ever with simply advertins 10 ms -
fessional attachments and success -
slduous as he was in the proseS ussi -
his profession he was not unmihol"l y.
or Indifferent 10 his obligations as d ~, 80
zen. In hts early life his DISCUSSIONS "e'N
IN political fields, and his frequent "p-
pcarance In the advocacy OF pubic inea@-
ures and discussion OF grave ques',ouW W
upon which tho people were arrayeu ~
political parties. brought him freduehlS
before the public eye and contributed 10
little 10 the successes or MS poHtlCal
friends He never lost his interest IN theII
matters. though in later years ne rately
appeared before the people as a pOntlNe'
speaker. As a native and lfe-long resi-
dent Of Richmond, he always looked sra
clously 10 everything affecting her pros
pcrity. and was recognized among ne,
people as among her most public splflteu
and valuable citizens. IN her city Coun
ell and in the Legislature OF virginia u
was his privilege for several years 10
render her the most efficient ana appte
ciated service. He was a devoted son OF
Virginia. and in the trying exiSencies ol
her war he was enthusiastically wlth nsi
people In sympathy and action. As AS
sistant Secretary Of the Treasury he was
a valued and valuable officer Of the Con-
federate States But his brethren mourn
the loss Of their departed friend. not solely
because Of their appreciation or MS hlsh
gifts and powers, or or their prlde III MS
professional success. The personal asso,
citation which they have been permitted
to enjoy through these many years leaves
I'm the hearts OF all thus privileged mem
ories pleasant and mOurnful 10 the sOul.
which Will long survive MS deatH. NoHc
OF his junior brethren ever ala or over
can forget the unvaryinS tenderness WIN
which he welcomed them 10 the par anu
facilitated their Advancement. NOT eau
auv forget the charm OF his conversation
and the magnetism OF his presence III
every social gathering. Few men WEE
more familiar than he with history % ai'1
literature and his excellent taste and
tenacious memory had stored up IN ms
mind a mass of tho most instructive ana
entertaining information.
A STORE-HOUSE TO DRAW UPON.
with remarkable powers FOR graphic
narrative and apt illustration. a ready
wit and playful fancy. and a vein of quiet
humor. he drew upon this store-house 20
the delight Of an with whom he held
converse. lie had the highest sense OF
personal honor and a whitening scorn Tor
everything mean or base. Ills heart was
full of the gentlest sympathy and tender
est affections and his friendships were
firm and lasting With an open hand he
was always ready TO respond 10 the Ut
most OF his capacity 10 every call for
charity or appeal for contributions 10
WNllNN ouIrIL. Oh lNuit interest," HIS
noble gentleman. this exemplary citizen.
this loyal Nirginian. this great lawyer
has passed from US forever. leaving be-
hind with an who knew him the fra
GRANGE Of 4 wel-spent life and 90 the bar
Of Virginia the heritage Of "A well-earned
fame We 90 hence 20 unite with sor-
rowing community In the last sad offices
around the open grave and In committing
his body to the bosom OF his mother
State We give IN charge another peer Oh
her great Of other days. now held In her
keeping than whom no son OF hers was
truer.
Resolved. That we assemble at the
City Hall and attend his funeral in
body.
Resolved. That a copy Of this tribute
be sent by the secretary 10 the iamily
Of the deceased and be published IN the
city papers and the Virginia Law tegls-
ter. and that IT be presented TO the Court
of Appeals and the other courts Federal
and State. meeting in our city. with a
request that il be spread upon their oruer
books.
Resolved. That tho chairman be re-
uuested 10 designate some member OF tne
bar to present the proceedings OF TINS
meeting 20 each OF these courts.
Before adjOurning touchlns euioble7
were made by several of the members s.
who We're intimate with the deceased
among them Messrs. william Writ ltenry,
John Dunlop. Richard Maury' robert
stiles, b. B. Muniord, and VI. j.. Maury'