The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-06-27

dead-and when we shall have "shufled off this
mortal COLL perchance at some future day. when
this court shall be addressed on similar occasion,
not perhaps it now is, but composed of other
men, 1t may be that the speaker may add to the
list already given, the names of these survivors,
ahd thus preserve among the present and future
members OF the bar the recollection of the pioneers
of the profession in the state of Illinois In con
cusion have only add that the request of this
bar, the following resolutions be spread upon the
journals of this court tribute of respect 10 the
memory OF the Hon. Henry G. Cotton, deceased
Al meeting of the gentlemen of the bar of the
county Of La Sale, and Of the officers of the court,
held at the court house, on Thursday evening, the
sth of December, 1886, the Hon. A. W. Cavalry,
was called to tie chair, and David J.. Hough aP-
pointed secretary. The following resolutions were
submitted by the Hon. E. $ Leland, and unani
nousy adopted, viz:
ResoIced That the members of this bar and the
officers Of the court feel with deep interest the
great loss which they well as the rest OF the
community have sustained by the death of the Hon
Henry G. Cotton, Judge of the countyC Court OF the
county of La Sale.
Hesglred, That we entertain the highest respect
and esteem for the learning, uprightness and purity
with which the professional life of our deceased
brother was endowed, and for the kind. amiable
and excellent qualities, which endeared him TO
Us as Judge and as man.
Resolce}, That token OF our sentiments Of
regard for the memory Of the deceased, and of our
sympathics for his afflicted family, will attend
his funeral In a body, wearing the customary
laigcs of mourning.
Efso7cei, That a copy Of the proceedings Of this
meeting be transmitted TO the papers Of this county
( for publication
/ this meeting, present copy of these proceedings
! TO the supreme court and county court, their
! next terms thereof and move that they be spread
on the records Of said courts.
/ To which the court responded by Mr.. Justice
/ Cation:
With profound sensibility tie court receives the
( announcement of the death of the late Judge Cot
tor and testimony of its approval of the senti-
ments expressed by the resolutions Of the bar just
read, orders that they be spread upon the records
of this court perpetual memorial of the high
respect entertained for the memory Of the deceased
/ both by the bench and the Lar. Judge Cotton has
been member Of this bsr for abUnt seventeen
years, and ever conducted himself in that relation
So 10 meet the cordial appreciation of all For
his clients lie was an able advocate and 10 the court
a safe adVis He came here u ripe lawyer and by
hIs studious habits and close application he made
steady and regular advance III the science Of the
law.
Inlsi9 he was elected the first county Judge Of
this county, which Office lac continued TO hold until
hi, death. He discharged the duties Of this high
and responsible Office with very mark I'd ability and
7 uncommon satisfaction.
Patient in listening. careful in invest cation. lis
adjudications testified that high trust had been
placed in worthy hauds-ycstcd with exclusive ia.
rSdiction in all prOla matters within this county
his il 10 wGtch.oycr and protect the Interest Of
the widow and the orphan. He proved himself q
sympaihising friend 10 the former and q yirianr
guardian 10 the latter. What lie so lately did foI
Others, Is now left To his worthy successor to DO fcI
. those whom he loved and has lcft behind lie has
left 4 widow and orphans whose silent appeal for u
or symQarLies and coudoleace viii not be IN
needed.
lie has lefi them the bright icgacy Of a good
name, which ~ them mast b. valued above al
e-e.
He was for manv wear, nv near neig'bor and ny
intimate friend, and hence I can speak Of his many
official and personal eXcelleEces with confidence.
Hi, affection for his family, his kindness a. a
ncglbor ard his hospitality to all viii ever be
held III grateful remembrance by those who had an
opportunity of observing these excellent traits o.
hie character.
He lived without an enemy, and discharged ever'
dGtr Of both his public and private life withou;
repro1ch and died leaving no shade upon II,
. memory.
May so live and die that survivors may sly
.. much O! u.
You sir. mus; feel melancholy satisfaction, on til,
occasion, IN reCi,iUg the IF those old skc0!
yers az this Stairyour associates most 81 whom have
passed away, bu- W. have le their deep impress
upon political and Judicial history Their talents
their services their public and their private virtues then
rat-rna feelings and their spcia! habits VII long lcrF
tie memory @ their among th@r
They mostly from aud generation no"
fl's their places upon the beuch and tie ban I H.
halls q .slatou. and 10 the walks % private life. l.
no. forge; ;h.t We too shall soon be gone and cU
places filed by -tsl another gen aTs-u "a.
Let the resolutions % Tie bar be entered upon the
cords the and copy furnished the family
the deceased. This court viii stand adjourned fg
the day.