The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-23

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ming, Esq, a prominent young attor-
ney. of this city, which occurred in
Richmond on yesterday morning at
1920 O'Clock after a lingering illness,
having died at the home of his broth
er-in-law, Mr.. G. E. Borden, where he
with Mrs. Manning, had been for the
past four months for the purpose of
being treated by eminent Richmond
physicians.
The remains will arrive in Wilmin-
ton on the 9:45 o'clock train from Rich
mond and the funeral will be conduct
ed from the First Baptist church at 3
o'clock this afternoon
Pierre Beauregard Manning, Esq,
was a native of Gates county, was 80
years of age and was of a family dis
tinguished for able lawyers and was
fast building for himself an enviable
reputation in his chosen profession.
He graduated with hOnOrS from the
University of North Carolina in 1886
and soon afterwards came to Will
mington and filled with marked ability
the position of assistant to Professor
Washington Catlett, principal of the
Cape Fear Academy, for several years,
in the meantime studying law under
the direction of his kinSman, Hon. John
Manning.
1t was in September, 1889, that Mr..
Manning received his license to prac-
tice law. He very soon afterwards
opened a law office in this city and
built up a large and rapidly increasing
practice.
AS a practitioner at the bar he vas
distinguished for the paintaking man
ner in which he prepared his cases and
was to a high degree Jealous in he
protection of the interests Of his
tents He was, withal. a man of stu
dious habits. sterling integrity and
fine business capacity. He was a
staunch democrat, but never sought
for political preferment. Despite this
fact he was honored with the office
of city attorney and held numerous
positions of trust. He was also active
in the Christian work of the communi-
ty, being a Jealous member of the First
Baptist church. He was president of
the Y. NJ. G. A during 1888 and was in
fact one of the five founders of that
institution, n was a membe and
past chancellor of Jefferson Lodge No.
81, K. of P, whose members, with the
members from the other Pythian
lodges in the city will attend the flu
neral at the church.
He was for some time treasurer of
the Associated Charities.
In August, 1893, Mr.. Manning was
united in marriage to Miss Kate
Taylor, daughter of Colonel and Mrs.
John d. Taylor, of this city. Two chill
dren have blessed their union, the
age and P. B. Manning, Jr., the son,
2 years of age.
A little more than a year ago the
deceased was stricken with tubercu-
losis of the glands, his health soon be-
coming so enfeebled as to necessitate
Sc -
profession.
He went first to Greensboro, where
he spent several months in the
home of Mr.. A. NJ. Scales, his brother
in-law. Last summer he spent some
time in Salula, N. c., in the vain search
of health. Subsequently he went to
Richmond for treatment. He had only
been confined to his bed about a month
when death came n relieved him of
great suffering, which he had borne
with great fortitude.
DESERVED TRIBUTE BY IREDELL
MEARS, ESQ.
The Messenger tenders the SINGER
est sympathy to the bereaved family
and gladly gives space to the following
beautiful and we'll deserved tribute to
the deceased, from the pen Of Iredell
Meares. Esq, to wit:
1.-THE death of Mr.. Manning removes
A1O1IA Jul lI11oSI lIS III dSk1SS
life of a young man of s%ingularly pure
and exceptionally strong character. If
/ were asked what was his most dis
tinguishing characteristics, I would an
swer-Character. Character exalted in
it's ideal of life; in public or private
matters; in personal relations to home,
to friends, to clients or to opponents;
in private conversation and in public
argument, there dominated his life q
noble spirit of duty, morality and fdel-
ity to high purposes. Phillips Brooks
has said, and the life of Mr.. Manning
illustrated: "a man who lives right,
and is right, has more power in his
silence than another has by his words.
Character is like bells which ring out
sweet music, and which, when touch
ed accidentally even, resOund with
sweet music" 1t was the music of a
strong, resonant, we'll toned bell that
rang out from the character of the de-
ceased. a man of fine address, he
was dignifed and quiet in manner, but
cordial and courteous. Entertaining
strong opinions upon questions of cur
rent interest, he was frank, but not
obtrusive or aggressive in their eX-
preston. His sense of honor and his
sense of duty controlled his conduct,
and each were attuned to the highest
standard. His rigid adherence to duty
and exact right, as he conceived them,
even in little things, gave him at times
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nature was sympathetic, gentle AMI
kind, and he did frequent acts of
ty. He was a Christian gentleman.
without pretense or cant, and, though
not without humor and appreciative of
wit, he was a singularly delicate N
pure in his intercourse and conversa-
ton with friends or -acquaintances. He
could have performed his duty under
any circumstances, however trying,
with courage and fidelity without per-
hitting himself to be swerved by self
interest. Every member of the Will.
mington bar will bear cordial testimony
to his high professional conduct as a.
lawyer. He asserted himself in foren-
sic discussion ~forceably, clearly, and
always with dignity. he was uniform
ly regardful and respectful to the court
and brother lawyers, however earnest
h contest. and was at all times self
contained and in command Of himself.
He was without personal antagonism
at the ban and avoided personal enmi-
ties. Mr.. Manning had been well edu-
Gated, well bred and had a cultivated
mind. He wrote and spoke Wen. IN