The age-herald., 1901-05-15
IN MEMORY OF
 JUSTICE BR|CKELL Supreme Court Passes Resolu-
 tionS on His Death PROMINENT MEN PRESENT Chief Justice Mcclellan Was the Prin- clpaI Speaker, But Many Lawyers Paid High Tribute to the De-
 ceased Jurist.
PROMINENT MEN PRESENT I


 Montgomery, May 14-(special.) )-The hour of the morning session in acting up- on resolutions commemorative of the death of the late Chief Justice Robert c. Brickell, and learned lawyers paid some beautiful tributes to the life, character and worth of the distinguished dead.
 The memorial service was held In the Supreme Court room at noon, the full court and some fifty distinguished law yers being in attendance. The service was solemn and impressive, and each of the lawyers who spoke of the deceased beautiful and useful career, was eloquent in his remarks Attorney-General Charles c. Brown offered appropriate resolutions on the death of Justice Brickell, and spoke briefly, but eloquently of the de- ceased In moving the adoption of the res- olutions.
 Senator E. W. Pettus followed MT Brown, seconding the adoption of the res olutions in words full of pathos and love for the dead jurist Other addresses were made by Col John W. A. Sanford of Montgomery, D. P. Bestor of Mobile, Lawrence Cooper of Huntsville, w. A Gunter of Montgomery and Chief Justice Mcclellan.
 In speaking of the deceased Chief Jus tice Mcclellan paid a high tribute to the great jurist.
 The Resolutions. The following Is full text of the res- olutions adopted by the court: rt,a nf happy memoryl A good name is the rich est heritage he can 'bequeath to posteri- ty and his fellow countrymen. A life well spent Is a ripened harvest gathered into sheaves of love and admiration. The character of the illustrous dead emphasizes these opinions and the essem- blaze on this occasion is the expression of their adoption.
 The Hon. Robert C. Brickell, with years filled with usefulness and good deeds, has crossed the river in answer to a call to higher duties. His spirit was released from It's earthly environments on Tues day, the 20th day of November, 1900, at TIP p. m.. and his body sleeps at its last resting place in the city of Huntsville.
 In his early life were laid the strata upon which was constructed as the years rolled by in his eventful career those sterling qualities which marked him as forceful man. whether in his profession or as the modest and peaceful citizen.
 Studious, the subject was mastered through untiring energy; retentive, he dwelt upon it as a priceless seizure, lest fragment might slip away and, az sressive, he overcome his gladiatorial op- ponents by his tenacious yet sweet-tem- pered persuasiveness. Thus, he became a light to the bar. refiecting his erudition and learning. His statement of legal proposition Is the accepted law of the land The opinion of this court as an- nounced through him have transmitted a supply of defined principles so clearly ad- judicated that recognized precedent Is sought in Alabama's volumes as first in power as well as in name.
 While he lived with us he builded well his own monument, and the inscription Is so written that the young man seeking professional advancement has no diff culty in ascertaining the true road to success. His highest rank bore the in signia of humility and unselfishness It's delightful to reflect upon the charity he extended, the forbearance he practiced. the blessings he bestowed Honors of men and the plaudits of the multitude never ruffled his modesty or disturbed his gen. tie and courteous diSmeanor.
 Therefore, let it be resolved, That in the death of the Hon. Robert c. Brickell the State has lost a citizen of exalted character and unselfish devotion to prin- ciple, and one of her greatest judges; the bar has lost it's greatest light to reflect the science of the law, and that we have lost our friend, counsel and guide.
 Second, That we extend to the bereaved family our condolence and sympathy.
 Third, That the attorney general pre- sent these resolutions to the Supreme Court with the request that they be made a part of its records as a memorial of our love and esteem for the distinguished