He was named in honor of his first cousin, once removed, Thomas Parkin.
His biography from the Biographical Cyclopedia of Representative Men of Maryland and District of Columbia:
The Honorable Thomas Parkin Scott, late Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Baltimore, was born in that city April 19, 1804, on St. Paul's Lane [later St. Paul Street], the site eventually occupied in part by Barnum’s Hotel. He was the youngest son of the Honorable John Scott, who was born in Chestertown, Maryland, and went to Baltimore in the latter part of the eighteenth century. His mother was, before marriage, Miss Eliza Goodwin, daughter of Judge Dorsey, of Howard County. Thomas P. began attendance upon St. Mary’s College, Baltimore, in early life, and continued at Mount St. Mary's in Emmitsburg until his course was finished. After leaving college he was employed as a clerk in a shipping office for a short time, he then took a position for a brief period in an insurance office, after which he entered the office of his brother, John Scott, with whom he read law until his maturity. From manhood he practiced his profession, having a large but not very lucrative business. He was Auditor of the Chancery Court for thirty-three years. In May, 1867, he was chosen Judge of the Baltimore City Court, and in October of the following year, he was elected Judge of the Supreme Court. Mr. Scott was repeatedly importuned to accept appointments and nominations to office, but very rarely consented. He served one term in the City Council, and one or more in the State Legislature. He was in that body in 1861, and was arrested and confined by order of the United States authorities. While a prisoner in one of the forts, a New England clergyman expressed a desire to preach to the prisoners. The proposal was accepted on condition that they should select the text. The Judge selected Acts 25 : 27, “ It seemeth to me unreasonable to send a prisoner, and not withal to signify the crimes laid against him. ” There was no service that morning in the fort. He was confined in Forts McHenry, Monroe, Lafayette, and Warren, in all for a period of fourteen months, and then unconditionally released without trial. By birth and education he was a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church. It was his father who drew the charter for the old St. Peter’s Church, on Sharp Street. Judge Scott joined the Roman Catholic Church when quite a young man. Through life he adhered to and practiced its teachings with unbounded ardor and zeal, and was one of the Trustees of the Cathedral at the time of his death, which occurred October 13, 1873. He lived and died a strong Jacksonian Democrat. Judge Scott was married by Ambrose, Archbishop of Baltimore, January 12, 1826, to Miss Juliana M., daughter of Abraham White, Jr., merchant of Baltimore, by whom he had eight children. His widow, one daughter, Mary Helen, widow of P. Arrell Browne, Dr. Henry C. Scott, a practicing physician at Ashland, Virginia, and John W. Scott, the Secretary and Treasurer of Delaware and Chesapeake Railway, Easton, Maryland, survived him. [pages 494-5]
A direct quotation from Mayor Brown's book, Baltimore and the Nineteenth of April 1861, A Study of the Civil War:
"In Putnam's 'Record of the Rebellion,' Volume I, page 29, the following statement is made of a meeting which was held on the morning of the 18th of April : 'An excited secession meeting was held at Baltimore, Maryland. T. Parkin Scott occupied the chair, and speeches denunciatory of the Administration and the North were made by Wilson C. N. Carr, William Byrne [improperly spelled Burns], President of the National Volunteer Association, and others.'
An account of the meeting is before me, written by Mr. Carr, lately deceased, a gentleman entirely trustworthy. He did not know, he says, of the existence of such an association, but on his way down town having seen the notice of a town meeting to be held at Taylor's Hall, to take into consideration the state of affairs, he went to the meeting. Mr. Scott was in the chair and was speaking. He was not making an excited speech, but, on the contrary, was urging the audience to do nothing rashly, but to be moderate and not to interfere with any troops that might attempt to pass through the city. As soon as he finished, Mr. Carr was urged to go up to the platform and reply to Mr. Scott. I now give Mr. Carr's words, 'I went up,' he says, 'but had no intention of saying anything in opposition to what Mr. Scott had advised the people to do. I was not there as an advocate of secession, but was anxious to see some way opened for reconciliation between the North and the South. I did not make an excited speech nor did I denounce the Administration. I saw that I was disappointing the crowd. Some expressed their disapprobation pretty plainly and I cut my speech short. As soon as I finished speaking the meeting adjourned.'
After the war was over, Mr. Scott was elected Chief Judge of the Supreme Bench of Baltimore City. He was a strong sympathizer with the South, and had the courage of his convictions, but he had been also an opponent of slavery, and I have it from his own lips that years before the war, on Fourth of July, he had persuaded his mother to liberate all her slaves, although she depended largely on their services for her support. And yet he lived and died a poor man." [pages 38-9]
His obituary in the 14 October 1873 edition of The Baltimore Sun:
DEATH OF CHIEF JUSTICE SCOTT.
Action of the Courts—Meeting of
the Supreme Bench—Remarks of
Judges Dobbin, Pinkney, Giles and
Danels—Bar Meeting—Funeral, &c.
[Reported for the Baltimore Sun.]
The death of the venerable chief judge of the supreme bench of Baltimore city, the Hon. T. Parkin Scott, took place yesterday morning, at 5.20 o'clock, at his late residence, No. 243 North Calvert street. The event was not unexpected, as the judge had been in dying condition for nearly two weeks. Upon the opening of the courts yesterday morning, the death of Judge Scott was announced, and they all immediately adjourned.
The remaining judges of the supreme bench then held a special session in the circuit court room at noon, their usual place of meeting to take appropriate with reference to the deceased, Judge Dobbin presiding. A large number of members of the bar were present. After the court was formally called by the crier, and the session opened, John Spear Nicholas, Esq., said he rose to perform the melancholy duty of announcing the decease of Judge Scott. Knowing that the profession and the court feel very keenly the loss which the bench has sustained, he moved that the court adjourn in respect to the deceased, in order that the whole profession may take action appropriate to the occasion.
JUDGE DOBBIN'S RESPONSE.
After pausing a few moments Judge Dobbin said:
It is with true sorrow for the event that the Supreme Bench receives the announcement just made. Chief Judge Scott passed a long life of usefulness in his profession as an attorney, and graced his declining years by a firm, intelligent and impartial discharge of the office of a judge. For his judicial fairness, his zealous pursuit of truth and justice, and his untiring industry while his strength lasted, the bar and the public with whom and for whom he so faithfully labored, will long hold his memory in grateful and affectionate remembrance. His easy accessibleness to all who had business with him, and his uniformly urbane deportment in his official intercourse, made the discharge of his duty acceptable even to those who differed from him, while the firmness of his convictions were never lessened by the gentleness of their expression. From us, his associates, who were brought into frequent and close intercourse with him, his large experience; his affectionate co-operation and his courtesy of demeanor won for him our professional veneration and respect. Not less conspicuous than his public life was his even career of private social virtue, directed as it was not only by a kindly and genial nature, but regulated by the practice of true and devotional piety. When a good man who so blends the commingled graces of public and private virtue departs from among us we may well arrest the course of our daily occupation to pay respect to his memory and ponder his example. We shall now order this court to be adjourned, and shall suspend the prosecution of the daily business of our respective courts till the late chief judge shall be buried.
The court was then formally adjourned.
Colonel Nicholas, after consulting with several members of the bar, announced that a meeting of the bar would take place to-day at one o'clock, in the superior court room.
Judge Dobbin informed the bar that the funeral of the chief judge would take place on Wednesday, from the cathedral.
THE CIRCUIT COURT.
Upon the meeting of the circuit court yesterday morning, at 10 o'clock, the death of Chief Judge Scott was announced by the venerable Wm. H. Collins, Esq., who spoke with much feeling and eloquence of the eminent ability and unswerving integrity of the deceased, and moved an adjournment as a feeble tribute to the memory of so good a man.
RESPONSE OF JUDGE PINKNEY.
Judge Pinkney Said:
I concur in the sentiments of respect and sorrow which have been expressed at the bar for the death of my learned and venerable brother, the late chief judge of the supreme bench, and my late associate in this court. I had for him as a judge a profound respect, I honored him as a man, and as a friend I esteemed him. But as has been remarked at the bar, this is not the time nor place to pronounce a eulogy upon him. To speak worthily of his professional learning and ability, his conspicuous patriotism, and his exemplary piety, would require much time, and no eulogy which I could pass would do them justice. "He sleeps well," and nothing remains for us out to follow him up to his grave and pay there our last tribute to his memory. The clerk is requested to enter on the minutes our adjournment of this court until after the funeral of our lamented brother.
The court then adjourned until after the funeral.
THE ORPHANS' COURT.
In the orphans' court the death of Chief Judge Scott was announced by Allan B. Magruder, Esq., who moved an adjournment. Judge D. C. H. Emory also made some appropriate remarks and seconded the motion.
Chief Judge Danels responded. He remarked that Judge Scott's life may be said to have been made up of sacrifices, all of which he sanctified by religion, so that they were his comfort in the last days of his life. Before assuming the exalted position which he occupied at the moment of his death he was emphatically the friend of the poor. For many poor persons has he prosecuted claims with no other reward than the approval of his conscience. To the appeals of charity his hand was always open, no matter who sought it. He was known as a just judge, the highest tribute which could be paid to his worth. He then referred to Judge Scott's Christian character, and to his eminent abilities as a lawyer and a judge. The court then adjourned.
REMARKS OF JUDGE GILES.
In the United States district court the death of Judge Scott was announced by Archibald Stirling, Jr., Esq. Judge Giles remarked that within a few days this court has adjourned twice in respect to the memory of two of the most respected members of its bar, who had fallen in the midst of their usefulness, called almost suddenly from the conflicts of the forum to the rest of a better life. To-day the news reaches us that our venerable brother, Judge Thomas Parkin Scott, has laid aside his robes of office, and that his aged form will no longer be seen in our temples of justice. His work on earth was done, and well done; and after many months of manly effort to discharge his arduous duties under the infirmities of age he has passed to his rest. A good man has gone from our presence: an upright and learned judge will no longer adorn the bench, and a Christian has done with the conflicts of earth and has entered where conflict and trial cease. I knew him well for over forty years, and it was my great privilege in my daily professional career to ask frequently his counsel in my chancery practice, and I never knew a lawyer who had a more accurate knowledge of that practice, or one whose mind was more fully imbued with the great principles of equity jurisprudence. His honesty was proverbial, and his way of life such that from it his family and friends can now draw the richest consolation. Their loss is his eternal gain. As a token of respect to his memory this court will adjourn.
THE OTHER COURTS.
The superior court, court of common pleas and criminal court were promptly adjourned until after the funeral of Judge Scott.
MOURNING EMBLEMS.
The circuit and city courts, to which Chief Judge Scott was in part assigned, are being draped in mourning, as well as the entire front of the building. The court house will also be handsomely draped in mourning emblems on its Calvert street front.
HIS FAILING HEALTH AND LAST MOMENTS.
Judge Scott had been in feeble health for a year past, his nervous system being sensibly affected, while his intellect continued clear and unclouded. He performed his duties on the bench, at intervals, until the 14th of July, when he made his last appearance in court. He continued to grow weaker until he was confined to his room. About two weeks since he received at the hands of Rev. Father Sourin, the viaticum and extreme unction, the last rites of his Church.
Since then he has remained unconscious, except at intervals. In the expectation of his immediate death he was constantly attended by his family and friends, and the clergy were frequently reciting prayers at his bedside. On Sunday it was apparent that the chief judge was near his end. Father Sourin was present, and at 2.30 on Monday morning he bestowed upon him the last rites of the Catholic Church. Judge Scott continued to grow weaker and fainter until 5.20 yesterday morning he passed quietly away from earth.
JUDGE SCOTT'S FAMILY.
Judge Scott's wife, three sons and a daughter survive him. Dr. Henry Scott is practicing medicine at Ashland, Va.; W. Parkin Scott is a member of the Baltimore bar, and John White Scott is connected with the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore railroad. The daughter, Helen, is the wife of P. Arrell Browne, Esq., auditor of the circuit court. One of Judge Scott's sisters was married to the late Rev. Dr. Keech, and another to the late Dr. Chew.
REACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
The following resolutions of respect to the memory of the deceased, offered by Mr. Kerr, were unanimously adopted in the council yesterday.
Resolved by both branches of the City Council of Baltimore. That they have heard of the death of the honorable T. Parkin Scott, late chief justice of the supreme bench, and presiding judge of the city court, with great regret, recognizing as they do in the sad event the loss of an able and upright public servant and an estimable citizen.
Resolved. That the resolutions be entered on the journals of both branches, and that a copy neatly engrossed be communicated by the mayor to the family of the deceased.
His biography from the Biographical Cyclopedia of Representative Men of Maryland and District of Columbia:
The Honorable Thomas Parkin Scott, late Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Baltimore, was born in that city April 19, 1804, on St. Paul's Lane [later St. Paul Street], the site eventually occupied in part by Barnum’s Hotel. He was the youngest son of the Honorable John Scott, who was born in Chestertown, Maryland, and went to Baltimore in the latter part of the eighteenth century. His mother was, before marriage, Miss Eliza Goodwin, daughter of Judge Dorsey, of Howard County. Thomas P. began attendance upon St. Mary’s College, Baltimore, in early life, and continued at Mount St. Mary's in Emmitsburg until his course was finished. After leaving college he was employed as a clerk in a shipping office for a short time, he then took a position for a brief period in an insurance office, after which he entered the office of his brother, John Scott, with whom he read law until his maturity. From manhood he practiced his profession, having a large but not very lucrative business. He was Auditor of the Chancery Court for thirty-three years. In May, 1867, he was chosen Judge of the Baltimore City Court, and in October of the following year, he was elected Judge of the Supreme Court. Mr. Scott was repeatedly importuned to accept appointments and nominations to office, but very rarely consented. He served one term in the City Council, and one or more in the State Legislature. He was in that body in 1861, and was arrested and confined by order of the United States authorities. While a prisoner in one of the forts, a New England clergyman expressed a desire to preach to the prisoners. The proposal was accepted on condition that they should select the text. The Judge selected Acts 25 : 27, “ It seemeth to me unreasonable to send a prisoner, and not withal to signify the crimes laid against him. ” There was no service that morning in the fort. He was confined in Forts McHenry, Monroe, Lafayette, and Warren, in all for a period of fourteen months, and then unconditionally released without trial. By birth and education he was a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church. It was his father who drew the charter for the old St. Peter’s Church, on Sharp Street. Judge Scott joined the Roman Catholic Church when quite a young man. Through life he adhered to and practiced its teachings with unbounded ardor and zeal, and was one of the Trustees of the Cathedral at the time of his death, which occurred October 13, 1873. He lived and died a strong Jacksonian Democrat. Judge Scott was married by Ambrose, Archbishop of Baltimore, January 12, 1826, to Miss Juliana M., daughter of Abraham White, Jr., merchant of Baltimore, by whom he had eight children. His widow, one daughter, Mary Helen, widow of P. Arrell Browne, Dr. Henry C. Scott, a practicing physician at Ashland, Virginia, and John W. Scott, the Secretary and Treasurer of Delaware and Chesapeake Railway, Easton, Maryland, survived him. [pages 494-5]
A direct quotation from Mayor Brown's book, Baltimore and the Nineteenth of April 1861, A Study of the Civil War:
"In Putnam's 'Record of the Rebellion,' Volume I, page 29, the following statement is made of a meeting which was held on the morning of the 18th of April : 'An excited secession meeting was held at Baltimore, Maryland. T. Parkin Scott occupied the chair, and speeches denunciatory of the Administration and the North were made by Wilson C. N. Carr, William Byrne [improperly spelled Burns], President of the National Volunteer Association, and others.'
An account of the meeting is before me, written by Mr. Carr, lately deceased, a gentleman entirely trustworthy. He did not know, he says, of the existence of such an association, but on his way down town having seen the notice of a town meeting to be held at Taylor's Hall, to take into consideration the state of affairs, he went to the meeting. Mr. Scott was in the chair and was speaking. He was not making an excited speech, but, on the contrary, was urging the audience to do nothing rashly, but to be moderate and not to interfere with any troops that might attempt to pass through the city. As soon as he finished, Mr. Carr was urged to go up to the platform and reply to Mr. Scott. I now give Mr. Carr's words, 'I went up,' he says, 'but had no intention of saying anything in opposition to what Mr. Scott had advised the people to do. I was not there as an advocate of secession, but was anxious to see some way opened for reconciliation between the North and the South. I did not make an excited speech nor did I denounce the Administration. I saw that I was disappointing the crowd. Some expressed their disapprobation pretty plainly and I cut my speech short. As soon as I finished speaking the meeting adjourned.'
After the war was over, Mr. Scott was elected Chief Judge of the Supreme Bench of Baltimore City. He was a strong sympathizer with the South, and had the courage of his convictions, but he had been also an opponent of slavery, and I have it from his own lips that years before the war, on Fourth of July, he had persuaded his mother to liberate all her slaves, although she depended largely on their services for her support. And yet he lived and died a poor man." [pages 38-9]
His obituary in the 14 October 1873 edition of The Baltimore Sun:
DEATH OF CHIEF JUSTICE SCOTT.
Action of the Courts—Meeting of
the Supreme Bench—Remarks of
Judges Dobbin, Pinkney, Giles and
Danels—Bar Meeting—Funeral, &c.
[Reported for the Baltimore Sun.]
The death of the venerable chief judge of the supreme bench of Baltimore city, the Hon. T. Parkin Scott, took place yesterday morning, at 5.20 o'clock, at his late residence, No. 243 North Calvert street. The event was not unexpected, as the judge had been in dying condition for nearly two weeks. Upon the opening of the courts yesterday morning, the death of Judge Scott was announced, and they all immediately adjourned.
The remaining judges of the supreme bench then held a special session in the circuit court room at noon, their usual place of meeting to take appropriate with reference to the deceased, Judge Dobbin presiding. A large number of members of the bar were present. After the court was formally called by the crier, and the session opened, John Spear Nicholas, Esq., said he rose to perform the melancholy duty of announcing the decease of Judge Scott. Knowing that the profession and the court feel very keenly the loss which the bench has sustained, he moved that the court adjourn in respect to the deceased, in order that the whole profession may take action appropriate to the occasion.
JUDGE DOBBIN'S RESPONSE.
After pausing a few moments Judge Dobbin said:
It is with true sorrow for the event that the Supreme Bench receives the announcement just made. Chief Judge Scott passed a long life of usefulness in his profession as an attorney, and graced his declining years by a firm, intelligent and impartial discharge of the office of a judge. For his judicial fairness, his zealous pursuit of truth and justice, and his untiring industry while his strength lasted, the bar and the public with whom and for whom he so faithfully labored, will long hold his memory in grateful and affectionate remembrance. His easy accessibleness to all who had business with him, and his uniformly urbane deportment in his official intercourse, made the discharge of his duty acceptable even to those who differed from him, while the firmness of his convictions were never lessened by the gentleness of their expression. From us, his associates, who were brought into frequent and close intercourse with him, his large experience; his affectionate co-operation and his courtesy of demeanor won for him our professional veneration and respect. Not less conspicuous than his public life was his even career of private social virtue, directed as it was not only by a kindly and genial nature, but regulated by the practice of true and devotional piety. When a good man who so blends the commingled graces of public and private virtue departs from among us we may well arrest the course of our daily occupation to pay respect to his memory and ponder his example. We shall now order this court to be adjourned, and shall suspend the prosecution of the daily business of our respective courts till the late chief judge shall be buried.
The court was then formally adjourned.
Colonel Nicholas, after consulting with several members of the bar, announced that a meeting of the bar would take place to-day at one o'clock, in the superior court room.
Judge Dobbin informed the bar that the funeral of the chief judge would take place on Wednesday, from the cathedral.
THE CIRCUIT COURT.
Upon the meeting of the circuit court yesterday morning, at 10 o'clock, the death of Chief Judge Scott was announced by the venerable Wm. H. Collins, Esq., who spoke with much feeling and eloquence of the eminent ability and unswerving integrity of the deceased, and moved an adjournment as a feeble tribute to the memory of so good a man.
RESPONSE OF JUDGE PINKNEY.
Judge Pinkney Said:
I concur in the sentiments of respect and sorrow which have been expressed at the bar for the death of my learned and venerable brother, the late chief judge of the supreme bench, and my late associate in this court. I had for him as a judge a profound respect, I honored him as a man, and as a friend I esteemed him. But as has been remarked at the bar, this is not the time nor place to pronounce a eulogy upon him. To speak worthily of his professional learning and ability, his conspicuous patriotism, and his exemplary piety, would require much time, and no eulogy which I could pass would do them justice. "He sleeps well," and nothing remains for us out to follow him up to his grave and pay there our last tribute to his memory. The clerk is requested to enter on the minutes our adjournment of this court until after the funeral of our lamented brother.
The court then adjourned until after the funeral.
THE ORPHANS' COURT.
In the orphans' court the death of Chief Judge Scott was announced by Allan B. Magruder, Esq., who moved an adjournment. Judge D. C. H. Emory also made some appropriate remarks and seconded the motion.
Chief Judge Danels responded. He remarked that Judge Scott's life may be said to have been made up of sacrifices, all of which he sanctified by religion, so that they were his comfort in the last days of his life. Before assuming the exalted position which he occupied at the moment of his death he was emphatically the friend of the poor. For many poor persons has he prosecuted claims with no other reward than the approval of his conscience. To the appeals of charity his hand was always open, no matter who sought it. He was known as a just judge, the highest tribute which could be paid to his worth. He then referred to Judge Scott's Christian character, and to his eminent abilities as a lawyer and a judge. The court then adjourned.
REMARKS OF JUDGE GILES.
In the United States district court the death of Judge Scott was announced by Archibald Stirling, Jr., Esq. Judge Giles remarked that within a few days this court has adjourned twice in respect to the memory of two of the most respected members of its bar, who had fallen in the midst of their usefulness, called almost suddenly from the conflicts of the forum to the rest of a better life. To-day the news reaches us that our venerable brother, Judge Thomas Parkin Scott, has laid aside his robes of office, and that his aged form will no longer be seen in our temples of justice. His work on earth was done, and well done; and after many months of manly effort to discharge his arduous duties under the infirmities of age he has passed to his rest. A good man has gone from our presence: an upright and learned judge will no longer adorn the bench, and a Christian has done with the conflicts of earth and has entered where conflict and trial cease. I knew him well for over forty years, and it was my great privilege in my daily professional career to ask frequently his counsel in my chancery practice, and I never knew a lawyer who had a more accurate knowledge of that practice, or one whose mind was more fully imbued with the great principles of equity jurisprudence. His honesty was proverbial, and his way of life such that from it his family and friends can now draw the richest consolation. Their loss is his eternal gain. As a token of respect to his memory this court will adjourn.
THE OTHER COURTS.
The superior court, court of common pleas and criminal court were promptly adjourned until after the funeral of Judge Scott.
MOURNING EMBLEMS.
The circuit and city courts, to which Chief Judge Scott was in part assigned, are being draped in mourning, as well as the entire front of the building. The court house will also be handsomely draped in mourning emblems on its Calvert street front.
HIS FAILING HEALTH AND LAST MOMENTS.
Judge Scott had been in feeble health for a year past, his nervous system being sensibly affected, while his intellect continued clear and unclouded. He performed his duties on the bench, at intervals, until the 14th of July, when he made his last appearance in court. He continued to grow weaker until he was confined to his room. About two weeks since he received at the hands of Rev. Father Sourin, the viaticum and extreme unction, the last rites of his Church.
Since then he has remained unconscious, except at intervals. In the expectation of his immediate death he was constantly attended by his family and friends, and the clergy were frequently reciting prayers at his bedside. On Sunday it was apparent that the chief judge was near his end. Father Sourin was present, and at 2.30 on Monday morning he bestowed upon him the last rites of the Catholic Church. Judge Scott continued to grow weaker and fainter until 5.20 yesterday morning he passed quietly away from earth.
JUDGE SCOTT'S FAMILY.
Judge Scott's wife, three sons and a daughter survive him. Dr. Henry Scott is practicing medicine at Ashland, Va.; W. Parkin Scott is a member of the Baltimore bar, and John White Scott is connected with the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore railroad. The daughter, Helen, is the wife of P. Arrell Browne, Esq., auditor of the circuit court. One of Judge Scott's sisters was married to the late Rev. Dr. Keech, and another to the late Dr. Chew.
REACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
The following resolutions of respect to the memory of the deceased, offered by Mr. Kerr, were unanimously adopted in the council yesterday.
Resolved by both branches of the City Council of Baltimore. That they have heard of the death of the honorable T. Parkin Scott, late chief justice of the supreme bench, and presiding judge of the city court, with great regret, recognizing as they do in the sad event the loss of an able and upright public servant and an estimable citizen.
Resolved. That the resolutions be entered on the journals of both branches, and that a copy neatly engrossed be communicated by the mayor to the family of the deceased.
He was named in honor of his first cousin, once removed, Thomas Parkin.
His biography from the Biographical Cyclopedia of Representative Men of Maryland and District of Columbia:
The Honorable Thomas Parkin Scott, late Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Baltimore, was born in that city April 19, 1804, on St. Paul's Lane [later St. Paul Street], the site eventually occupied in part by Barnum’s Hotel. He was the youngest son of the Honorable John Scott, who was born in Chestertown, Maryland, and went to Baltimore in the latter part of the eighteenth century. His mother was, before marriage, Miss Eliza Goodwin, daughter of Judge Dorsey, of Howard County. Thomas P. began attendance upon St. Mary’s College, Baltimore, in early life, and continued at Mount St. Mary's in Emmitsburg until his course was finished. After leaving college he was employed as a clerk in a shipping office for a short time, he then took a position for a brief period in an insurance office, after which he entered the office of his brother, John Scott, with whom he read law until his maturity. From manhood he practiced his profession, having a large but not very lucrative business. He was Auditor of the Chancery Court for thirty-three years. In May, 1867, he was chosen Judge of the Baltimore City Court, and in October of the following year, he was elected Judge of the Supreme Court. Mr. Scott was repeatedly importuned to accept appointments and nominations to office, but very rarely consented. He served one term in the City Council, and one or more in the State Legislature. He was in that body in 1861, and was arrested and confined by order of the United States authorities. While a prisoner in one of the forts, a New England clergyman expressed a desire to preach to the prisoners. The proposal was accepted on condition that they should select the text. The Judge selected Acts 25 : 27, “ It seemeth to me unreasonable to send a prisoner, and not withal to signify the crimes laid against him. ” There was no service that morning in the fort. He was confined in Forts McHenry, Monroe, Lafayette, and Warren, in all for a period of fourteen months, and then unconditionally released without trial. By birth and education he was a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church. It was his father who drew the charter for the old St. Peter’s Church, on Sharp Street. Judge Scott joined the Roman Catholic Church when quite a young man. Through life he adhered to and practiced its teachings with unbounded ardor and zeal, and was one of the Trustees of the Cathedral at the time of his death, which occurred October 13, 1873. He lived and died a strong Jacksonian Democrat. Judge Scott was married by Ambrose, Archbishop of Baltimore, January 12, 1826, to Miss Juliana M., daughter of Abraham White, Jr., merchant of Baltimore, by whom he had eight children. His widow, one daughter, Mary Helen, widow of P. Arrell Browne, Dr. Henry C. Scott, a practicing physician at Ashland, Virginia, and John W. Scott, the Secretary and Treasurer of Delaware and Chesapeake Railway, Easton, Maryland, survived him. [pages 494-5]
A direct quotation from Mayor Brown's book, Baltimore and the Nineteenth of April 1861, A Study of the Civil War:
"In Putnam's 'Record of the Rebellion,' Volume I, page 29, the following statement is made of a meeting which was held on the morning of the 18th of April : 'An excited secession meeting was held at Baltimore, Maryland. T. Parkin Scott occupied the chair, and speeches denunciatory of the Administration and the North were made by Wilson C. N. Carr, William Byrne [improperly spelled Burns], President of the National Volunteer Association, and others.'
An account of the meeting is before me, written by Mr. Carr, lately deceased, a gentleman entirely trustworthy. He did not know, he says, of the existence of such an association, but on his way down town having seen the notice of a town meeting to be held at Taylor's Hall, to take into consideration the state of affairs, he went to the meeting. Mr. Scott was in the chair and was speaking. He was not making an excited speech, but, on the contrary, was urging the audience to do nothing rashly, but to be moderate and not to interfere with any troops that might attempt to pass through the city. As soon as he finished, Mr. Carr was urged to go up to the platform and reply to Mr. Scott. I now give Mr. Carr's words, 'I went up,' he says, 'but had no intention of saying anything in opposition to what Mr. Scott had advised the people to do. I was not there as an advocate of secession, but was anxious to see some way opened for reconciliation between the North and the South. I did not make an excited speech nor did I denounce the Administration. I saw that I was disappointing the crowd. Some expressed their disapprobation pretty plainly and I cut my speech short. As soon as I finished speaking the meeting adjourned.'
After the war was over, Mr. Scott was elected Chief Judge of the Supreme Bench of Baltimore City. He was a strong sympathizer with the South, and had the courage of his convictions, but he had been also an opponent of slavery, and I have it from his own lips that years before the war, on Fourth of July, he had persuaded his mother to liberate all her slaves, although she depended largely on their services for her support. And yet he lived and died a poor man." [pages 38-9]
His obituary in the 14 October 1873 edition of The Baltimore Sun:
DEATH OF CHIEF JUSTICE SCOTT.
Action of the Courts—Meeting of
the Supreme Bench—Remarks of
Judges Dobbin, Pinkney, Giles and
Danels—Bar Meeting—Funeral, &c.
[Reported for the Baltimore Sun.]
The death of the venerable chief judge of the supreme bench of Baltimore city, the Hon. T. Parkin Scott, took place yesterday morning, at 5.20 o'clock, at his late residence, No. 243 North Calvert street. The event was not unexpected, as the judge had been in dying condition for nearly two weeks. Upon the opening of the courts yesterday morning, the death of Judge Scott was announced, and they all immediately adjourned.
The remaining judges of the supreme bench then held a special session in the circuit court room at noon, their usual place of meeting to take appropriate with reference to the deceased, Judge Dobbin presiding. A large number of members of the bar were present. After the court was formally called by the crier, and the session opened, John Spear Nicholas, Esq., said he rose to perform the melancholy duty of announcing the decease of Judge Scott. Knowing that the profession and the court feel very keenly the loss which the bench has sustained, he moved that the court adjourn in respect to the deceased, in order that the whole profession may take action appropriate to the occasion.
JUDGE DOBBIN'S RESPONSE.
After pausing a few moments Judge Dobbin said:
It is with true sorrow for the event that the Supreme Bench receives the announcement just made. Chief Judge Scott passed a long life of usefulness in his profession as an attorney, and graced his declining years by a firm, intelligent and impartial discharge of the office of a judge. For his judicial fairness, his zealous pursuit of truth and justice, and his untiring industry while his strength lasted, the bar and the public with whom and for whom he so faithfully labored, will long hold his memory in grateful and affectionate remembrance. His easy accessibleness to all who had business with him, and his uniformly urbane deportment in his official intercourse, made the discharge of his duty acceptable even to those who differed from him, while the firmness of his convictions were never lessened by the gentleness of their expression. From us, his associates, who were brought into frequent and close intercourse with him, his large experience; his affectionate co-operation and his courtesy of demeanor won for him our professional veneration and respect. Not less conspicuous than his public life was his even career of private social virtue, directed as it was not only by a kindly and genial nature, but regulated by the practice of true and devotional piety. When a good man who so blends the commingled graces of public and private virtue departs from among us we may well arrest the course of our daily occupation to pay respect to his memory and ponder his example. We shall now order this court to be adjourned, and shall suspend the prosecution of the daily business of our respective courts till the late chief judge shall be buried.
The court was then formally adjourned.
Colonel Nicholas, after consulting with several members of the bar, announced that a meeting of the bar would take place to-day at one o'clock, in the superior court room.
Judge Dobbin informed the bar that the funeral of the chief judge would take place on Wednesday, from the cathedral.
THE CIRCUIT COURT.
Upon the meeting of the circuit court yesterday morning, at 10 o'clock, the death of Chief Judge Scott was announced by the venerable Wm. H. Collins, Esq., who spoke with much feeling and eloquence of the eminent ability and unswerving integrity of the deceased, and moved an adjournment as a feeble tribute to the memory of so good a man.
RESPONSE OF JUDGE PINKNEY.
Judge Pinkney Said:
I concur in the sentiments of respect and sorrow which have been expressed at the bar for the death of my learned and venerable brother, the late chief judge of the supreme bench, and my late associate in this court. I had for him as a judge a profound respect, I honored him as a man, and as a friend I esteemed him. But as has been remarked at the bar, this is not the time nor place to pronounce a eulogy upon him. To speak worthily of his professional learning and ability, his conspicuous patriotism, and his exemplary piety, would require much time, and no eulogy which I could pass would do them justice. "He sleeps well," and nothing remains for us out to follow him up to his grave and pay there our last tribute to his memory. The clerk is requested to enter on the minutes our adjournment of this court until after the funeral of our lamented brother.
The court then adjourned until after the funeral.
THE ORPHANS' COURT.
In the orphans' court the death of Chief Judge Scott was announced by Allan B. Magruder, Esq., who moved an adjournment. Judge D. C. H. Emory also made some appropriate remarks and seconded the motion.
Chief Judge Danels responded. He remarked that Judge Scott's life may be said to have been made up of sacrifices, all of which he sanctified by religion, so that they were his comfort in the last days of his life. Before assuming the exalted position which he occupied at the moment of his death he was emphatically the friend of the poor. For many poor persons has he prosecuted claims with no other reward than the approval of his conscience. To the appeals of charity his hand was always open, no matter who sought it. He was known as a just judge, the highest tribute which could be paid to his worth. He then referred to Judge Scott's Christian character, and to his eminent abilities as a lawyer and a judge. The court then adjourned.
REMARKS OF JUDGE GILES.
In the United States district court the death of Judge Scott was announced by Archibald Stirling, Jr., Esq. Judge Giles remarked that within a few days this court has adjourned twice in respect to the memory of two of the most respected members of its bar, who had fallen in the midst of their usefulness, called almost suddenly from the conflicts of the forum to the rest of a better life. To-day the news reaches us that our venerable brother, Judge Thomas Parkin Scott, has laid aside his robes of office, and that his aged form will no longer be seen in our temples of justice. His work on earth was done, and well done; and after many months of manly effort to discharge his arduous duties under the infirmities of age he has passed to his rest. A good man has gone from our presence: an upright and learned judge will no longer adorn the bench, and a Christian has done with the conflicts of earth and has entered where conflict and trial cease. I knew him well for over forty years, and it was my great privilege in my daily professional career to ask frequently his counsel in my chancery practice, and I never knew a lawyer who had a more accurate knowledge of that practice, or one whose mind was more fully imbued with the great principles of equity jurisprudence. His honesty was proverbial, and his way of life such that from it his family and friends can now draw the richest consolation. Their loss is his eternal gain. As a token of respect to his memory this court will adjourn.
THE OTHER COURTS.
The superior court, court of common pleas and criminal court were promptly adjourned until after the funeral of Judge Scott.
MOURNING EMBLEMS.
The circuit and city courts, to which Chief Judge Scott was in part assigned, are being draped in mourning, as well as the entire front of the building. The court house will also be handsomely draped in mourning emblems on its Calvert street front.
HIS FAILING HEALTH AND LAST MOMENTS.
Judge Scott had been in feeble health for a year past, his nervous system being sensibly affected, while his intellect continued clear and unclouded. He performed his duties on the bench, at intervals, until the 14th of July, when he made his last appearance in court. He continued to grow weaker until he was confined to his room. About two weeks since he received at the hands of Rev. Father Sourin, the viaticum and extreme unction, the last rites of his Church.
Since then he has remained unconscious, except at intervals. In the expectation of his immediate death he was constantly attended by his family and friends, and the clergy were frequently reciting prayers at his bedside. On Sunday it was apparent that the chief judge was near his end. Father Sourin was present, and at 2.30 on Monday morning he bestowed upon him the last rites of the Catholic Church. Judge Scott continued to grow weaker and fainter until 5.20 yesterday morning he passed quietly away from earth.
JUDGE SCOTT'S FAMILY.
Judge Scott's wife, three sons and a daughter survive him. Dr. Henry Scott is practicing medicine at Ashland, Va.; W. Parkin Scott is a member of the Baltimore bar, and John White Scott is connected with the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore railroad. The daughter, Helen, is the wife of P. Arrell Browne, Esq., auditor of the circuit court. One of Judge Scott's sisters was married to the late Rev. Dr. Keech, and another to the late Dr. Chew.
REACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
The following resolutions of respect to the memory of the deceased, offered by Mr. Kerr, were unanimously adopted in the council yesterday.
Resolved by both branches of the City Council of Baltimore. That they have heard of the death of the honorable T. Parkin Scott, late chief justice of the supreme bench, and presiding judge of the city court, with great regret, recognizing as they do in the sad event the loss of an able and upright public servant and an estimable citizen.
Resolved. That the resolutions be entered on the journals of both branches, and that a copy neatly engrossed be communicated by the mayor to the family of the deceased.
His biography from the Biographical Cyclopedia of Representative Men of Maryland and District of Columbia:
The Honorable Thomas Parkin Scott, late Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Baltimore, was born in that city April 19, 1804, on St. Paul's Lane [later St. Paul Street], the site eventually occupied in part by Barnum’s Hotel. He was the youngest son of the Honorable John Scott, who was born in Chestertown, Maryland, and went to Baltimore in the latter part of the eighteenth century. His mother was, before marriage, Miss Eliza Goodwin, daughter of Judge Dorsey, of Howard County. Thomas P. began attendance upon St. Mary’s College, Baltimore, in early life, and continued at Mount St. Mary's in Emmitsburg until his course was finished. After leaving college he was employed as a clerk in a shipping office for a short time, he then took a position for a brief period in an insurance office, after which he entered the office of his brother, John Scott, with whom he read law until his maturity. From manhood he practiced his profession, having a large but not very lucrative business. He was Auditor of the Chancery Court for thirty-three years. In May, 1867, he was chosen Judge of the Baltimore City Court, and in October of the following year, he was elected Judge of the Supreme Court. Mr. Scott was repeatedly importuned to accept appointments and nominations to office, but very rarely consented. He served one term in the City Council, and one or more in the State Legislature. He was in that body in 1861, and was arrested and confined by order of the United States authorities. While a prisoner in one of the forts, a New England clergyman expressed a desire to preach to the prisoners. The proposal was accepted on condition that they should select the text. The Judge selected Acts 25 : 27, “ It seemeth to me unreasonable to send a prisoner, and not withal to signify the crimes laid against him. ” There was no service that morning in the fort. He was confined in Forts McHenry, Monroe, Lafayette, and Warren, in all for a period of fourteen months, and then unconditionally released without trial. By birth and education he was a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church. It was his father who drew the charter for the old St. Peter’s Church, on Sharp Street. Judge Scott joined the Roman Catholic Church when quite a young man. Through life he adhered to and practiced its teachings with unbounded ardor and zeal, and was one of the Trustees of the Cathedral at the time of his death, which occurred October 13, 1873. He lived and died a strong Jacksonian Democrat. Judge Scott was married by Ambrose, Archbishop of Baltimore, January 12, 1826, to Miss Juliana M., daughter of Abraham White, Jr., merchant of Baltimore, by whom he had eight children. His widow, one daughter, Mary Helen, widow of P. Arrell Browne, Dr. Henry C. Scott, a practicing physician at Ashland, Virginia, and John W. Scott, the Secretary and Treasurer of Delaware and Chesapeake Railway, Easton, Maryland, survived him. [pages 494-5]
A direct quotation from Mayor Brown's book, Baltimore and the Nineteenth of April 1861, A Study of the Civil War:
"In Putnam's 'Record of the Rebellion,' Volume I, page 29, the following statement is made of a meeting which was held on the morning of the 18th of April : 'An excited secession meeting was held at Baltimore, Maryland. T. Parkin Scott occupied the chair, and speeches denunciatory of the Administration and the North were made by Wilson C. N. Carr, William Byrne [improperly spelled Burns], President of the National Volunteer Association, and others.'
An account of the meeting is before me, written by Mr. Carr, lately deceased, a gentleman entirely trustworthy. He did not know, he says, of the existence of such an association, but on his way down town having seen the notice of a town meeting to be held at Taylor's Hall, to take into consideration the state of affairs, he went to the meeting. Mr. Scott was in the chair and was speaking. He was not making an excited speech, but, on the contrary, was urging the audience to do nothing rashly, but to be moderate and not to interfere with any troops that might attempt to pass through the city. As soon as he finished, Mr. Carr was urged to go up to the platform and reply to Mr. Scott. I now give Mr. Carr's words, 'I went up,' he says, 'but had no intention of saying anything in opposition to what Mr. Scott had advised the people to do. I was not there as an advocate of secession, but was anxious to see some way opened for reconciliation between the North and the South. I did not make an excited speech nor did I denounce the Administration. I saw that I was disappointing the crowd. Some expressed their disapprobation pretty plainly and I cut my speech short. As soon as I finished speaking the meeting adjourned.'
After the war was over, Mr. Scott was elected Chief Judge of the Supreme Bench of Baltimore City. He was a strong sympathizer with the South, and had the courage of his convictions, but he had been also an opponent of slavery, and I have it from his own lips that years before the war, on Fourth of July, he had persuaded his mother to liberate all her slaves, although she depended largely on their services for her support. And yet he lived and died a poor man." [pages 38-9]
His obituary in the 14 October 1873 edition of The Baltimore Sun:
DEATH OF CHIEF JUSTICE SCOTT.
Action of the Courts—Meeting of
the Supreme Bench—Remarks of
Judges Dobbin, Pinkney, Giles and
Danels—Bar Meeting—Funeral, &c.
[Reported for the Baltimore Sun.]
The death of the venerable chief judge of the supreme bench of Baltimore city, the Hon. T. Parkin Scott, took place yesterday morning, at 5.20 o'clock, at his late residence, No. 243 North Calvert street. The event was not unexpected, as the judge had been in dying condition for nearly two weeks. Upon the opening of the courts yesterday morning, the death of Judge Scott was announced, and they all immediately adjourned.
The remaining judges of the supreme bench then held a special session in the circuit court room at noon, their usual place of meeting to take appropriate with reference to the deceased, Judge Dobbin presiding. A large number of members of the bar were present. After the court was formally called by the crier, and the session opened, John Spear Nicholas, Esq., said he rose to perform the melancholy duty of announcing the decease of Judge Scott. Knowing that the profession and the court feel very keenly the loss which the bench has sustained, he moved that the court adjourn in respect to the deceased, in order that the whole profession may take action appropriate to the occasion.
JUDGE DOBBIN'S RESPONSE.
After pausing a few moments Judge Dobbin said:
It is with true sorrow for the event that the Supreme Bench receives the announcement just made. Chief Judge Scott passed a long life of usefulness in his profession as an attorney, and graced his declining years by a firm, intelligent and impartial discharge of the office of a judge. For his judicial fairness, his zealous pursuit of truth and justice, and his untiring industry while his strength lasted, the bar and the public with whom and for whom he so faithfully labored, will long hold his memory in grateful and affectionate remembrance. His easy accessibleness to all who had business with him, and his uniformly urbane deportment in his official intercourse, made the discharge of his duty acceptable even to those who differed from him, while the firmness of his convictions were never lessened by the gentleness of their expression. From us, his associates, who were brought into frequent and close intercourse with him, his large experience; his affectionate co-operation and his courtesy of demeanor won for him our professional veneration and respect. Not less conspicuous than his public life was his even career of private social virtue, directed as it was not only by a kindly and genial nature, but regulated by the practice of true and devotional piety. When a good man who so blends the commingled graces of public and private virtue departs from among us we may well arrest the course of our daily occupation to pay respect to his memory and ponder his example. We shall now order this court to be adjourned, and shall suspend the prosecution of the daily business of our respective courts till the late chief judge shall be buried.
The court was then formally adjourned.
Colonel Nicholas, after consulting with several members of the bar, announced that a meeting of the bar would take place to-day at one o'clock, in the superior court room.
Judge Dobbin informed the bar that the funeral of the chief judge would take place on Wednesday, from the cathedral.
THE CIRCUIT COURT.
Upon the meeting of the circuit court yesterday morning, at 10 o'clock, the death of Chief Judge Scott was announced by the venerable Wm. H. Collins, Esq., who spoke with much feeling and eloquence of the eminent ability and unswerving integrity of the deceased, and moved an adjournment as a feeble tribute to the memory of so good a man.
RESPONSE OF JUDGE PINKNEY.
Judge Pinkney Said:
I concur in the sentiments of respect and sorrow which have been expressed at the bar for the death of my learned and venerable brother, the late chief judge of the supreme bench, and my late associate in this court. I had for him as a judge a profound respect, I honored him as a man, and as a friend I esteemed him. But as has been remarked at the bar, this is not the time nor place to pronounce a eulogy upon him. To speak worthily of his professional learning and ability, his conspicuous patriotism, and his exemplary piety, would require much time, and no eulogy which I could pass would do them justice. "He sleeps well," and nothing remains for us out to follow him up to his grave and pay there our last tribute to his memory. The clerk is requested to enter on the minutes our adjournment of this court until after the funeral of our lamented brother.
The court then adjourned until after the funeral.
THE ORPHANS' COURT.
In the orphans' court the death of Chief Judge Scott was announced by Allan B. Magruder, Esq., who moved an adjournment. Judge D. C. H. Emory also made some appropriate remarks and seconded the motion.
Chief Judge Danels responded. He remarked that Judge Scott's life may be said to have been made up of sacrifices, all of which he sanctified by religion, so that they were his comfort in the last days of his life. Before assuming the exalted position which he occupied at the moment of his death he was emphatically the friend of the poor. For many poor persons has he prosecuted claims with no other reward than the approval of his conscience. To the appeals of charity his hand was always open, no matter who sought it. He was known as a just judge, the highest tribute which could be paid to his worth. He then referred to Judge Scott's Christian character, and to his eminent abilities as a lawyer and a judge. The court then adjourned.
REMARKS OF JUDGE GILES.
In the United States district court the death of Judge Scott was announced by Archibald Stirling, Jr., Esq. Judge Giles remarked that within a few days this court has adjourned twice in respect to the memory of two of the most respected members of its bar, who had fallen in the midst of their usefulness, called almost suddenly from the conflicts of the forum to the rest of a better life. To-day the news reaches us that our venerable brother, Judge Thomas Parkin Scott, has laid aside his robes of office, and that his aged form will no longer be seen in our temples of justice. His work on earth was done, and well done; and after many months of manly effort to discharge his arduous duties under the infirmities of age he has passed to his rest. A good man has gone from our presence: an upright and learned judge will no longer adorn the bench, and a Christian has done with the conflicts of earth and has entered where conflict and trial cease. I knew him well for over forty years, and it was my great privilege in my daily professional career to ask frequently his counsel in my chancery practice, and I never knew a lawyer who had a more accurate knowledge of that practice, or one whose mind was more fully imbued with the great principles of equity jurisprudence. His honesty was proverbial, and his way of life such that from it his family and friends can now draw the richest consolation. Their loss is his eternal gain. As a token of respect to his memory this court will adjourn.
THE OTHER COURTS.
The superior court, court of common pleas and criminal court were promptly adjourned until after the funeral of Judge Scott.
MOURNING EMBLEMS.
The circuit and city courts, to which Chief Judge Scott was in part assigned, are being draped in mourning, as well as the entire front of the building. The court house will also be handsomely draped in mourning emblems on its Calvert street front.
HIS FAILING HEALTH AND LAST MOMENTS.
Judge Scott had been in feeble health for a year past, his nervous system being sensibly affected, while his intellect continued clear and unclouded. He performed his duties on the bench, at intervals, until the 14th of July, when he made his last appearance in court. He continued to grow weaker until he was confined to his room. About two weeks since he received at the hands of Rev. Father Sourin, the viaticum and extreme unction, the last rites of his Church.
Since then he has remained unconscious, except at intervals. In the expectation of his immediate death he was constantly attended by his family and friends, and the clergy were frequently reciting prayers at his bedside. On Sunday it was apparent that the chief judge was near his end. Father Sourin was present, and at 2.30 on Monday morning he bestowed upon him the last rites of the Catholic Church. Judge Scott continued to grow weaker and fainter until 5.20 yesterday morning he passed quietly away from earth.
JUDGE SCOTT'S FAMILY.
Judge Scott's wife, three sons and a daughter survive him. Dr. Henry Scott is practicing medicine at Ashland, Va.; W. Parkin Scott is a member of the Baltimore bar, and John White Scott is connected with the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore railroad. The daughter, Helen, is the wife of P. Arrell Browne, Esq., auditor of the circuit court. One of Judge Scott's sisters was married to the late Rev. Dr. Keech, and another to the late Dr. Chew.
REACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
The following resolutions of respect to the memory of the deceased, offered by Mr. Kerr, were unanimously adopted in the council yesterday.
Resolved by both branches of the City Council of Baltimore. That they have heard of the death of the honorable T. Parkin Scott, late chief justice of the supreme bench, and presiding judge of the city court, with great regret, recognizing as they do in the sad event the loss of an able and upright public servant and an estimable citizen.
Resolved. That the resolutions be entered on the journals of both branches, and that a copy neatly engrossed be communicated by the mayor to the family of the deceased.
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