Litchfield enquirer., 1860-03-22

and reniaikablv secuiassa il prsesses; = plead. er T do uotremember thst he ever ha1 oeeasiop Ito ask for an amendment, or to altera title oi iwbat he lh had written, As an advocate he yas lclear, deliberate, methodical and logical in his de
 ductions. He spoke in much of the peculiarly emphatic manner of his father, above mentioned, though not with his unusual slcwness. He waa
 always cool and selfpossessed, rarely warming into any high degreeof animation, or aiming ai
 effect to appear eloquent, but he never failed to secureasa respectful and satisfied attention. Though not one of the most leading advocases oi
 which there are always some three or four at any
 Bar, he might as least be estimated an'equal to any of the second class of the Htchfeld Bar which was then. certainly highly respectable one. t4 se3 k sa&ft o5 gk9s Though not an aspirant after public prefer meak and from bis. ,habitaally modest and retir-
 ing habits. not calculated to push his way when
 opportunities offered, he was yet at the time of
 his deceass, in . fair way of promotion. Hewas
 early and often elected to the legislature from his
 native town, and indeed their usual represents.
 tive until the October session, 1872, when he was elected Clerk, which in those days was sure stepping stone to future advancement, and hay ing myself been witness of the manner in which he performed the duties of that office, for which no man was better qualified, I am sure he estab- lished a reputation, which had Providence per mitted promised solid and lasting existence.
 Mr. Slossons political opinions were of the genuine Washingtonian, political school. None of your heady, rash, and merely partizan notions found favor with him. He WAS constant and honest adherent to the political views then preva- lent in this State. He left widow and two sons the oldest John William has been and believe now is merchant in Kent. The second son. Nathaniel, a very promising boy, was, I believe soon after his fathers death, taken under the care of his uncle, William Slosson, distinguished lawyer of New York, and was by him educated at Union College and for the Bar, and died soon after his admission. s,ti,5t
 The foregoing sketch of the leading incidents in MT. Slosson's life, may be sufficient indication from which to deduce his true character, but must indulge myself in adding, that never knew or heard of single act of his life, either in youth or mature years, that left even shade upon his reputation. Cool and deliberate in his tempera- ment, never hurried away by enthusiasm, for en- thusiasm never manifested itself in his nature ex- cept in his passion for ancient literature, he was sure to think and act with pfoprriety. He was nevertheless warm and, faithful in his attach ments but not so farast to warp hisconscientious regard Tor integrity. He was perfectly just and generous in his intercourse with the world, hon. est in his predilections and 1uncompromising in his love of virtue and detestation of vice. In morality his principles were without taint and his practice through life in conscientious confor- mity with them In religion he was firm and steadfast believer in the great doctrines of the gospel, though not public professor, His prin- ciples were those of true rational Cavanism, un- swayed by vindictive zeal or hysterical weakness
 You observe in your letter that you never saw Mr. Slosson. He was small man, not much, if any, under medium height, but of slender frame and countenance. Though not dark complexion ed his countenance was rather dusky, his skin not clear, his features though far from handsome be- spoke intelligence and were therefore not disa- greeable. His general appearance was more like that of the late Leman Church than any other member of the Bar can think of, though he was somewhat larger and more erect. . ..-4 P ft"9sSi l am, dear sir, yours, &c.,
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