Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-02-27

preme Court down to those who arc now living.
The Windham County bar, he said, was the oldest
in the State and the first Court was held by Judge
Livingston of New York lie spoke of Robinson of
Purtancal looks-but II was only in appearance,
Of Chapman who had done more for the jurspru
dencc of this State than any other man, of Skin
ner, of Hutchinson and of Williams His reminis-
ccnccs of his own early practice were also sketched
in a mastery manner, and ELECTED much applause.
The deep and earnest feelings of respect manifested
for Mr.. Bradley by his associates deeply moved
him, and his remarks gave indication Of his sensi-
bfity to the honors intended. They were received
with rounds of applause.
In response to n sentiment in honor Of the Jul
dietary the Judges Rcdfed, Adds, Pierpont and
Barrett, made brief but appropriate remarks
Most of the members of the bar were called out
by sentiments peculiarly adapted to their respective
conditions, and their responses were received with
evident marks of appreciation.
The festivities passed off in the happios manner
possible The attendance of the bar very full,
several members having made especial journeys to
Fayetteville for the purpose. The regret Mt the re-
tirement of their guest from professional life was
sincere ana heartfelt. Few men have ever retain
cd the confidence and respect Of their brethren to
so great an extent rs Mr.. Bradley; and, now that
he seeks the peaceful shades of retirement, he will
carry with him the wishes of all that his last days
may be as peaceful as his former ones have been
memorable and useful.
Several of the members Of the bar took occasion
in their remarks to commend the return Of the old
fJudciary system. At the close of the festivities
the worthy landlord who provided the entertain
mcnt was called upon for speech. lie thought
that important institution had been overlooked.
In olden time the members of the Windham Coun-
ty bar had uniformly practiccd in another Court
at the bar Of the Windham County Hotel. lie was
pleased to hear Judges and Lawyers, eminent for
their wisdom and ability, all bearing testimony to
the old judiciary system; and he hoped that while
they were restoring the dsystem Of jurisprudence
they would not forget to strive for the restoration
of the old system of practice lie begged leave in
conclusion, to offer the following sentiment:
"The Wndham County bar and the bar of the
Windham County Hotel One and inseparablc.
May they proceed pdri passu, like suit at law
and suit in chancery, without either seeking to
enjoin the other
SUPREME CouRT 1.-THE Supreme Cow, hoe just
finished its regular term for this County, and has
justly attained emphatic praise for its industry.
The new Judges well as the distinguished Chief,
who has been so long in the service evidently not
in Parliamentary phrase, "ior the despatch Of Iusi
ness" OF the merits of the decisions given, we
can of course pretend to no opinion, but the num-
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than usual that we think the Court deserving Of
commentator. 1t may be thought doubtful
compliment to commend the amount rather than
the quality Of this work, but We hear Of no excep-
ton to the latter and we hold TO the Old maxim,
Interest rciputiicG ut sit Gnis iHium.
friend has furnished with the following
short notes of the cases decided:
.Noyes Sirecter VS. Charles s. Harris, Ct ais
This was appeal from Chancery, on Il bill
brought to set aside certain deeds which, in the
language Of the Court, "formed cloud" upon the
Orators title, We cannot make the ntell-
gent without a larger recital Of the facts found by
the Court than we have room for. The Court de-
cided that the Orator was entitled to the relief
sought for.-keyes * Howe for the plaintiff; Kirk
land for defendant.
Londonderry VS.. ArnoM This was an action
by the town to recover penalties for Instructions
by defendant in the highway after notice TO remove
them. The defendant proved that the action was
not brought within six months after notice given
The Court decided the plea insufficient holding that
the action might be brought any time within two
years after notice. but that the town could
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months before the action brought. The case was
remanded for trial GU the general issue.-Stough-
ton & Grant for plaintiff; Butler & Knowl,on for
defendant.
Hoiton vs.. IThita ey.-Ejectment for small
piece of land in Putney. The plaintiff claimed title
by possession The Court held that when a hus-
band in possession of farm in right of his wife
encloscs strip Of his neighbors farm and occupies
claiming title short of fifteen years. and dies, his
wife living and she continuing the occupation, for
such a time that added to the husbands occupa-
ton make up fifteen years she acquires n title by
possession. The Court said that it might be true
though unnecessary to be decided in this case, that
the wife, after the husbands death, might repud-
ate his acts affecting her real estate, such agree
ing on division line but that certainly she might
affirm them and by so doing, derive thebeneft of
uniting his time of possession to her's.-Keyes 6
Howe for plaintiff; Kirkland for defendant
Remainder next week.
WINDHAM County IloTEL.--This public house
last Fall passed to the charge of Mr.. &. Wakefield.
Those having business at Court during the recent
term speak Gifts management in the highest terms
The supper provided for the bar on Friday evening
was one of the best entertainments we have ever
sat down to in any place The tables were beauti-
fully laid and covered with all the substantas and
decacies to be found in any hotel. Mr. Wakefield
endeavors to make home for his guests while they
are under his charge, and his success warrants Us
in commencing his house to the public
Mr. MEAD's STATUE-The editor of the H'aich-
man in writing from Washington concerning the
statue of the Recording Angel, says "Thc judg-
ment of critics is highly favorable. As first work