Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-11-24
REMARKS OF MR.. GILMER.
OF GUILFoRD.

| OF OUILFORD,
II e(sOered an the Senate on the resignation O,
! thief Justice Ru6fm:
Mr.. Speaker the resignation of so DISTINGUISHED
faithful and useful an officer Judge Rufn at this
time, coming upon me suddenly and unexpectedly.
nils me with emotion. The respect and regard which
nave Tor him urge me to say something on the &C.
caslon, but sir, AIN unable to command words that
would hty express my thoughts and feelings feel
as believe all North Carolina feels deem concern
tor this conference.-the loss of the services of a
Chef Justice, whose learning, ability and integrity
have so justly secured the universal and unlimited
confidence of his fellow-citizens
TOT more IMAM quarter Off century has his name
oeen ldentIhed with the administration of the law in
NORTH caro- lna and which law, from his extraordn-
airy ability, In exPoundng the same has gradually
grown and increased, only in the esteem of the
legal profession but in the confidence of the people
generally.
Although his leaving the bench NAV he Iikened tn
the withdrawal of the brighter lamp from our va th
or The larger beacon light Ihat secured safe
on our coast In the night time. familiarity and
thorough acquaintance with the INSTRUCT ons he has
already given, must and will for years to come be
chart to guide and direct in much saietv and for
which we shall owe him debt of lasting gratitude
ne ne much that he has done, instead of creating
Willingness that he should retire, has induced the
greater anxiety that he should continue in the public
service. Whilst, with others, yield reluctantly TO
that on which he has determined, and which must
produce such universal regret in the public mind
must ever bear testimony to his learning pure in
tegrlty and usefulness.
Judge Rufin whose name all North Caronans,
familiar with his character have for years been ready
10 81 Ga Sstes are euoneG
had passed from the Bar to the Bench before 7 had
personal knowledge of him. In all his private and
social relations, his Christian character and in his
industry care and skill. in agricultural pursuits he
has ever presented an example worthy of all imita.
ton.
Although cautious and moderate in the expression
OF his political opinions, and never the of
strange or violent measures, yet ne has nev er been
wanting in that self respect and independence neces
Safy 10 torm and express for himself his own views
OF political men and measures.
. Favored with an excellent understandings at the
Dali aS learn from his associates few if any pre-
,eh'eu taenis more proper to acquire and preserve
1 he success that resulted to him as practtoner
rom MS INDUSTRY and lndomitable perseverance and
esearch, should cheer and animate all who yyouId
lsPlle 10 De great and useful. He was generally
respectful, and kind in argument: and If
IN any oncaslon, betrayed into any such excess of
zeal as TO provoke remark, it was from those who s
we're excited by his superior intellectual powers and
Too' LOT tne moment forgot that in the richest soil c
re TO be found some weeds which even the diIigent
and of the husbandman fails to remove II s,h
nschaTge OF his duties as judge he has oiven r
onclusve evidence of Lis purity and greatness .
1Nestea OF passion and never biased with COM I
TOT lne poor or favor to the rich he patiently
card all parties to the end and them indifferent as
D what men might say think'' decided accordine n
what ne believed to be the established rule of ins
&C. or the truth OF all this the reports of the Su-
RENE court for the last twenty years and more will
lain Tree State. IS In Short when we contemnat ~
Is various excellencles, find ourselves at Ice e
'i1i nost 10 ADMIRE his deep and extensive learn.
q ano penetration as lawyer" or his Industry
~ ~ li.ess, WISDOM, and patience Judge" ,
In conclusion Mr. Speaker, permit me TO reneaI NV Il
greet that one so experienced and useful in ,h Ia
III strength and vIgor of his intellect shond f,on II
~ cause, leave the service of the State ii