Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-07-22

questions which viii always fern n part
Of our political history. Such were his
speeches on the right and duty Of Con-
gress to continue the policy of protecting
American labor, in March. 1919; his ad-
mirable appeal in favor Of the tariff, in
April, lsA4; his argument in support Of
the bin TO provide further remedial Justice
in the courts ofthe United States, in May,
1912 and his splendid reply TO Mr.. Ba-
ehanan on the Oregon question, in March,
1874. None Of these, however, made
the Immediate impression upon the people
which was wrought by his earnest and
powerful speech against the annexation
of Texas. His Senatorial efforts display
much Of the unrivaled acuteness which
distinguished him at the bar, in company
with the breadth OF view aud elevation
which properly pelong TO the statesman.
Their diction, though rich and peculiar,
is more ehaste than the average of his le-
gal arguments. lie resigned his seat in
the Senate 10 August, ls45.
But it was in Court of Justice, star
ding before twelve men sworn to pass i'm
partially upon the facts in issue, that
Rufus Choate was truly himself Here
he shone-take him all in all-the FIRST
advocated 10 America. The contemporary
English bar presented no real rival in
merit, and France had only the name of
Berger. No matter what the case
might be--wltther hfe or property were
at stake, whether the coils Of circumstan-
tial evidence were subjected to his mas
ierly handling, or the depths Of jurispru-
dence were to be explored and the results
, translated TO the common mind, or the
feelings of humanity were TO be marshaled
= toihe exigeney ofthe advocate-the same
exhibition Of mingled power and skill
never failed TO fasciniate all auditors
> and leave It's inehaceable impress upon
court and jury. In his later years, Ia
. every case, he had bis own reputation TO
conquer before his merits had fair play !;
: for every juryman, when he saw Mr..
: Choate take his seat at the table, deter
u mined that he would be on his guard
against that oratory which had proved
=" irresistible TO so many juries-and the
opposing counsel was sure to strengthen
y the wise determination. But the obsti-
nate juror who was not TO be misIed by
fine words and arlful appeals, soon forgot
his resolutions--forgot everything, in
fact. but the panorama Of statement aud
persuasion which the advocate unrolIed
before him. Some have ascribed this
y professional success TO one endowment.
'7 and some TO another 1t was the fruit of
many, Of the fist order, epgrafted upon
v thorough knowledge Of the Law, acquired
by patent, never-ending study. But the
u professional character Of Mr.. Choate will
Is undoubtedly receive due justice at the
bands of hts brethren Of the bar---to
4 whom we leave It for the present.
BIr. Choate was happy in all his do
p mestic relations. lie was early married
u to Helen, daughter Of Mills olcutt, Esq,
ie Of Hanover, n. IT., who survives to
: mourn her irreparable loss. Three chill
II dren are also living. Mr. Choaie was
~ the kibdest Of husbands and fathers, be.
70 slowing without stint Of alloy upon the
- family circle that warmth Of heart and
a. miribfulness Of disposition which all ac-
: knowledged who came into his presence
{" Truly, great and good man has fallen.