The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-11-10

We find the following proceedings in the
las, Peoria Register:
The Grand Jury of Peoria County, when
they came into court an Saturday, the u st
of October, to be discharged, presented
Judge Cation with the following resolutions {:
Whereas, the present term of this court is
the la>tterm whit h his Honor, judge Cation,
Is to preside, the members of this grand iu-
~ believe that some expression of their
feelings would not be improper: there fore,
ReSolrcf, That in the opinion and belief
of the grand jury, Judge Cation has dischar.
scd the duties of Circuit judge in this county
With great credit TO himself and benefit TO
the community.
I'll. That in determining the many per-
picking and difficult questions which have
arisen durng his term OF office, Judge Ca
ton has displayed the qualities Of clear
minded and aOle JuEi>t, and an upright and
impartial judge.
3D. That while the members of this grand
jury regret that We are no longer to have the
Ucnetitot the services of Judge Cation, in our
circuit court we are gratitied thathiS scryi-
ccS estI.lto be rendered in station where
they Will be not less useful tous and the com.
muuity ut large.
ith. That we take leave of him as our
Circuit Judge, with our best wishes for his
prosperity AMI happiness.
JOHN BENANS, Foreman.
\. NJ. lIuNT, UerR.
Grand Jury Room, Oct. 2lst, 1918.
After reading which the Judge replied in
substance. jas i6llows:
Gentlemen otuie Grand Jurg:-ltiS with
feelings OF the most lively senslbiity, that
receive your resolutions, approving of my
official conduct during the term that have
had the honor of presiding in this court, and
this expression is not the less agreeable be-
cause it is unexpected. Next to the self
consciousness Of having faithfully discharg,
ed my duty, to the best of my ability, would
| seek the appreciation of the intelligent and
yiItuous of my fellow man, and so ilattcring
an expression from SO respectable body as
this Grand Jury, is peculiarly gratifying.
In taking leave Of you gentlemen, aud of
this community, the officers Of this court.
and OF the gentlemen Of the har, must eX-
presSmy grateful remembrance of the many
acts of Kindness and respect which have
received, while diNcharging the laboriouS
and responsible duties whichhave devolved
upon me during the past six years. lcame
here almost an entire stranger leave here
many valued acquaintance who have hon
orrd Te with their friendship. That have
always been right-in my adjui;catinn,, |
cannot pretend I" claim nor could it have
been expected in the hurry Of a Circuit, with
business always pressing, as IN this county,
vet | may truly say, that whenever have
done injustice il has arisen alone from an
error of judgment, and that / have ever
soughttU correct my errors whenever and
as soon n discovered. leave this bench
with the less regret, from the fart that am
be succeeded 10y a gentleman with whom
| have been long acquainted in whose learn
ing and integrity | have confidence, and in
whose hands have 10 hesitation in saving.
believe the interest Of the community will
he entirely safe. IL reply to your a.lu,inn
to my continuance in the public service.
permit me to say, that am not unmindfll
of the Increased responsibilities which viii
devoive upon the members of the Supreme
court rrder the New Constitution, aud that
no effort or Labor will be spared on my part
To- realize the hopes Of those through whose
Partially have been placed there.
BE assured, gentlemen, that your kind
wishes ale most sincerely reciprocatcd.