JUDGE MEE PASSES AWAY. 



The Weil-Known Attorney Expires 

 After a Long Illness. 



The death is recorded yesterday of Judge 

 James Mee, the well-known attorney, who 

 expired at his residence on Broadway 

 after an illness of some months' duration. 

 The deceased came to California in the 

 early fifties and became engaged in min- 

 ing, the gold excitement being then at Us 

 height. Mr. Mee al^occupied himself in 

 agricultural pursuit* with considerable 

 success. 



In 1862 he settled in San Francisco and 

 addressed himself to the study and prac- 

 tice ol the Inw, toward which his early 

 tastes inclined him. He continued to 

 practice law until a few years ago, when 

 failing health drove him to retire from 

 active business. 



Mr. Mee was a thorough man of affairs, 

 shrewd, bright and rich in experiences of 

 value. He had a wide circle of friends, 

 and his intimates held his opinion ia high 

 esteem. He was a native of Ireland, aged 

 65 years. 



The funeral will take place to-morrow at 

 9 A. M. from St. Bridget's Church, corner 

 Van Ness averme r>nrt Broadwaj'. 



