Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-06-09

his able and much beloved successor. " He
viewed" says c. J. Parker, ''the system Of
law as system ofjustice, considering its tech.
meal forms and rules as its guards and securi-
ties; always exercising his ingenuity to adapt
them to the substantial! merits of the case, and
yet cautious not to break through those APP
proved precedents and formularies, which the
experience of ages has proved to be useful and
necessary. He conducted the business of a
nis' prius Court with great ease to himselfand
the bar, exhibiting that happy medium of
promptness and elaboration, which consti-
tutes the perfection of that system of trials /;
and IN the discussion Of questions of law, both
IN Cont and in our chambers, his recollection
OF arguments. his power Of weighing them, and
his talent OF discrimination, were of unspeak-
able advantage to those, who took part with
hint in the decisions. In his private life and
manners, it may be truly said, he was faultess.
more affectionate head of a family, or more
sincere friend never lived. He was of a most
kind and affectionate disposition, and uncom-
monty inofensivo in all his intercourse with
society. "ln wit, a man, simplicity, child"
he was OF reserved, although not an unso-
cial disposition seldom assuming the rank in
conversation to which his powers entitled him.
but always adding to the harmony and good
humour of company, by the benevoleace Of
his co1n'enance, and the sociGbilty of his snales.
He had deep sense of his accounta 5ility to
an all wise and merciful God for the deeds
done in the body. He dad Justly, loved mer-
cy, and walked hunbly with his God.n In
the sketch OF the character Of the late C. ].
Parsons, the same elegant writer concludes as
follows. May the life and celeb rity of this
great and good man stimulate the young to dill
lgence and perseverance in their studies, so
that, at some future time, one may rise up
from among them fit to supply his place in pub
lie estimation. May his preeminent quali6ca-
tons for judicial masistracy, which cannot be
reached by his fellow-labourers, incite them
to greater zeal, labour, and attention, so that
the chasm, made by his death, may be less OBJ
served. And may his departure impress us all
with solemn and suitable reflections upon the
vanity of all human attainments, compared
with that wisdom which cometh from above,
whose ways are pleasantness, and whose end
is everlasting life"
The present Justices Of the Court of Com
mon Pleas, if not quite perfect, are highly re-
spectacle in their station; and, by diligently
treadmg in the steps of the ancient and mod
ern pAragons of excellence, they will soon
mould themselves into an acceptable form,
and attain to eminence. OF our Supreme Ju-
dicial Court, it may be truly said, ii has for
twenty years been composed of splendid lumi-
nariesi exalting aud enlightening juridical sci
ence, elevating the standard of morals, and
shedding salutary influence over the Com
monwealth; and the nesU star, that has recent
ly risen, adds beauty and lustre to the constel-
lation and, while this tribunal is justly ven
Grated and eulogized, it is hoped, that gen.
erous competition, and deep sense of sesponsi-
bility, will induce each individual member to
strive constantly for higher attainments, and
for nearer approach to perfection.
OBSERVATOR.