Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-07-09
Hon. Thomas Robins o. n.

| The death of the Hon. Thomas Robinson
which we announce in this weeks American,
is an event of deep and mournful interest,
not only to this village, but the tidings will
also awake sympathetic sorrow among the
many friends Of Mr., R. in all parts of our
Stasc-as also in many parts Of our lanl.
Mr. Robinson was born in Litchf,ld in
this State, where he passed his early youth.
KIe was graduate of Waterville College,
soon after leaving which, he came to this
village as u student at law in the Office Of
j. G. Dcane, formerly Of this place, late of
Pc! tland. Here Mr.. r. has ever since resi-
dcd in the active performance of the duties
Of his chosen protest. Ii. From the outset
he took prominent position at the Hancock
bar--a position whichEe has ever honorably
maintained.
Mr. Robinson was honorable and high
minded in the discharge Of the duties Of the
legal profession. having an elevated sense of
his responsibility to society. As COUNSEL
or and advocate, he was universally regard
ed as an honest man. seeking honest ends by
honest means The absence Of all evasion,
quibbliug and trickery always caused his
arguments to be listened to with interest,
and made him peculiarly successful with
jury. But it is not our wish or province to
dcscant upon Mr., RS. attainments or repu-
tation as lwver-that tribute to his mem
DRY and worth will more fittingly come from
those intimately associated with him in the
duties of his honorable profession.
Mr.. Robinson did not contine himself ex-
clusivty to the duties of his profession;
he took an intelligent interest in public az
fairs and acquired 4 commanding influence
in political circles. He had been at different
times member Of both branches of the State
Legislature, where his industry, good sense
and intelligence gave him az honorable posi-
ton among the leading mea of the State.
But we have no heart just now to dwell
on the public career of him whose loss we
deplore. 1t is in the more private circles of
life that Mr.. r. will be m ost deeply regret
ted and longest mournel. For thirty years
he has been identified with the business and
society of Ellsworth, and in every relation
of lite his influence has been general and
eleyating. Every good cause found in him
a ready sympathy and efficient support
Both from principle and from the impulse,
of his generous heart, he was public spirited
The cause Of benevolence and virtue has lost
in him firm friend. Mr.. R. was man of
decided religious convictions and evangelical
sentiments. The Bible he reverenced as the
word of God, and he showed his apprecia-
ton of the institutions of religion by gener-
Gus aid in sustaining them, and by an habit
ual attendance upon the public worship of
God in the Sanctuary. Great indeed is our
loss, and long will this community mourn
him. But when We think of that more pri-
vate circle-of that sheltered home Of which
he was 50 long the head, the light, the joy
all other feelings give place to a fearful sym
patty for those desolate ones in their over
whelming affection. May the God of the
widow, and the Father Of the fatherless be
their supporter.