Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-04-14
COMPLIMENTARY SUPPER.

The members of the Clearfield Bar gave q
supper to E. S. DUNpY, Esq,
formerly citizen of our town, but at present
a resident of Archer, in Nebraska Territory
on the evening of the Sth of April, at the Man
sion House. The following is the prelimina-
ry correspondence
To E. S. DHndy, Esq Dear Sir: The un-
dersigned were appointed, at a meeting of the
Cleartield Bar at the Office of J. B. McEnally,
ESQ.,, this evening, a committee to tender to
you complimentary supper at the Mansion
House, on any evening you may suggest, prior
to your departure for your home in Nebraska.
Trusting that you will authorize the Com
mittee to report favorable answer, we remain,
Yours truly, JOHN L. CUTIE,
THos. ]. J.MCCULLoUGH,
RI. WALLACE,
Clearfeld, April Z, 1858. Comm ittee.
To J. L. Guile, T. j. McCullongh, and r. J.
Wallace, Esquires
Gentlemen You note, in which you in
form me of your having been appointed by the
Clearfeld Bar committee to tender to me
complimentary supper at the Mansion House
on any evening might suggest, prior to my
departure for my home in Nebraska, is before
me. Owing to circumstances over which l
have no control, my visit to my old home will
be limited. For this reason, if convenient to
you, would suggest this evening as the time
of meeting my old companions of the Bar.
Permit me, in conclusion, to express my
thanks te you and to the Clearfield Bar for this
unexpected manifestation Of kindness and re-
gard.
With sentiments of respect and esteem, 1
| remain, Yours, very respectfully,
Clearfied, April S,'59. E. S. DUNDY.
In pursuance of the arrangement mentioned
| in the above correspondence, the members of
tha 1af nr,f hoa ,antin nod of fha
house of Mr.. Weaver, where they partook of
an excellent entertainment, truly characters
| tic of the fair hostess of the s.MansiOn House,
At the close of the superb repast, Ii. B.
SwooPE, Esq, arose, and after remarking that
toasts were not the less sincere because drank
| in the crystal beverage which the Great Eter-
nal has prepared to nourish and invigorate all
his creatures, he proposed ssThe health of E.
S. DUNDY, Esq, the guest of the evening""
Mr.. Dundy responded in feeling and ap-
propriate speech. He spoke of his associa-
tons in Clearfield, and especially of his friend
ly intercourse with the members of the pro-
fcssion, assuring them that he would carry
with him to his home in the far west, the re-
collection of this last crowning act of their
kindness and regard, as a sacred mementO to
cheer and urge him onward in the often dreary
pathway of professional labor. He concluded
by giving as sentiment:
The Clearfeid Bdr-may its learned men,
DcTS COntluue 10 Improve IN leSal
until they shall become complete masters of
our great system of American Jurisprudence.
TO this w. A..WALLACE, Esq, responded in
a happy and pertinent speech. He alluded to
his first acquaintance with Mr.. Dundy in the
city of Philadelphia-to his urging him to de-
vote his attention to the study of the Iaw-to
his exemplary conduct while in his office as
student-to his unusually credtable examina-
tion on admission to the Bar, and to the indus
try, perseverance and integrity that marked
his subsequent career among us as practi-
sing attorney. After expressing his regret
that conviyIal meetings among the gentlemen
of the Bar were not of more frequent occur
renee, he concluded with the following toast:
The Prcss-like the legal profession, a learn
ed one. The union of both in one individual
is sure guaranty of the intelligence of the
possessor.
To this J. II. LARRIMER, Esq, "a member of
the Bar, as we'll as Editor of the Republican,
responded in few pointed and appropriate re-
marks giving the following excellent sentiment:
The Law-the only profession that furnish
eS in itself the remedy for the evils which it
inflicts upon society.
J. B. MCENALLY, Esq, being called upon to
respond, made an eloquent and pertinent
speech, expressing his qualification at the hi
larity and good feeling that prevailed among
those present, and urging upon all the men,
bers of the Bar to continue to cultivate kindly
and fraternal sentiments for each other. He
gave, in conclusion:
The Surveyor and Lawyer-as the one accu-
rately measures mems lands, should the
| other accurately measure their rights.
This called up J. L. CUTIE, Esq, who, af-
ter some appropriate remarks, gave the fol-
lowing sentiment:
LaW and Me9icine-sister professions, each
alike indispensable to the other.
To this l.. JACKSON GRAMS, Esq, responded,
alluding to the necessity of the lawyer being
acquainted with the profession of medicine,
and lnstancing numerous cases in which
knowledge of the various branches Of medical
science is of incaculable advantage to the
counsel and advocate. He concluded with
this sentiments
Our Bar-young in years, may its youngest
member reach the topmost round OF the lad
der of fame.
This called up R.. J. WALLACE, Esq, who
made an appropriate and pertinent response,
concluding with sentiment, as follows:
The Quarter Sessions-the essential Court for
the preservation of good order in commnni-
ty. May ours prove effectual in the future
as it has been in the past.
L. j. MCCULLoUGH, Esq, District Attorney,
responded in few very appropriate remarks,
concluding with the following toast:
E. s. Dmndy, Esq, our Guest-may he be
successful in the practice of his profession in
Nebraska, in the accumulation of wealth, and
III the attainment of proud and an honored
position among the great men of that incip-
lent State.
Mr.. DUNDY, being called upon, responded to
this sentiment, giving brief description of
his new home, of the territorial court, the
manner of doing business, &c.
III. B. SwooPE, Esq, being called upon, re-
sponded to toast of L. J. GRAMS, Esq, and
concluded by giving the health of
Our President Judge-Hon. James Burnside.
He possesses alike the requisites of good
judge, and an accomplished gentleman.
IL. j. GRAMS, Esq. proposed the health of
Hon. SamueL BLnck-.Indpe of Nebraska