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B. w. Poor, Secretary.
REMARKS DRUDGE KINNEY.


To which his honor Judge KINNEY replied as
follows.
Brethren of the profession
can but be profoundly sensible ofthe high
conn liment paid ME by the resolutions pre-
sented and read by his Honor Judge Grant
The manner in which you pleased to refer
to my connection with the Bench, is more than
full satisfaction for the toll and labor exaoted
of me by official duties The magnitude of the
labor and responsibility of tho Judges of Su
preme Court, can only be fully understood BY
themselves--nor can others well appre-
ciate the sa,ifac,ion afforded by conscientious
discharge Of duty, and tn; commentator of an
intelligent bar. Here is the great incentive to
iaithfulness--here is to be found the Judges
true reward. Having been appointed TO the
Bench on the formation of our State Constitu-
ton, at an early age in life, found myself SUR
rounded with lawyers many of them my seniors
we'll as superiors in legal experience. l could
but feel embarrassed, and of course made heavy
drafts upon your libcralty and friendship. The
attention and respect shown me by you and
others, in attendance on the Supreme Court,
removed this embarrassment, and caused the
judicial robe to SIT comparatively easy
During the seven years OF my official duties;
am happy in being able TO say that nothing
and that mutually of confidence, which should
ever exist between the court and its officers
And gentleman it is worthy of remark and
highly creditable to the Iowa bar, that during
all that time no unpleasant alteration has aris-
en- between the attorneys; but the examination
and discussion OF questions of the first impor-
lance, involving large interests, have been
conducted with that courtesy and elevated bear
ing towards each other wntc.a so emiuenty
characterize all who properly comprehend
the dignity and purpose Of our honorable pro-
fession.
Who can sufficiently understand the impor.
tant part you are to act. or weigh the influence
you are 10 exert in advancing the welfare Of
this interesting state You can have some
opinion of your high calling by keeping in
constant remembrance that the political and
civil destinies of the State, are in great meas
ure committed to you, while the judiciary, the
most important branch Of the government, hol-
ding in its hands the life, liberty and prosperity
of the citizen, must depend exclusively OH YOU
To preserve the purity of the bench, the prac-
Using lawyer must be man Of virtue and in
tegrity, 10 make it able, he must be industrious
in his researches, and faithful to his client
Thus will he elevate the profession, assist the
court, and qualify himself to enter upon those
higher and moro sacred dutiee which may be
incumbent upon him as aludge.
In expressing your appreciation of,he man.
ner in which have discharged my duties as
member Of this Court, be assured that there is
very much due to the bar. The ability exhibit
ted in the preparation and trial ofcauses, your.
assiduiiy incollec.ing and arranging Tie au-
thorisias these have been our aids, and must
always be the dependence Of all courts Of der.
nier resort.
In conclusion, gentlemen, permit me to say
that love the Bench,its associat ions, its firm
ness, its antiquity, and its purity 4 love
my brother Judges with whom have been so
intimately associated for years, venerate their
learning, integrity and legal requirement, shall
cherish their memory, and commend them as
worthy Of your continued confidence and es-
teem
love the profession, it's learning and useful
ness, admire the bar of Iowa, your ability and
high destiny. shall ever feel deep solcitude
in your prosperity, and for that advancement in
your jurisprudence which is foreshadowed by an
intelligent bar Do not wonder that leave
you with regret, to enter upon similar duties in
distant territory, under different circumstan.
ces. With the resolutions which you have pas
sed. expressive ofyour confidence shall ex
pect to meet with cordial welcome. Accept
for yourselves and brethren, my thanks, and
farewell.