Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-09-13

our best dreen Mountain boys ''to work
by the month on farm" In the winter
of '44-5, and before he entered an acade-
my, he taught his first school in the "Cole
District" in Morristown. In the culture
and formation of his mind, academical
halls offered but little aid, as he attended
an academy less than FIVE months before
he began the study of law. Four months
before he ended his minority, having spent
his life thus far in the hardest labor, the
proceeds Of which he freely gave for the
support of his fathers family, hopeful, fear
less and pennyless, he thus early turned
reluctantly from the cool fountains and
shady groves of science to the rugged sleeps
and winding labyrinths of that profession
to which, ever afterwards with the excep-
tion of his political enterprises, he 50 sue
cessfully devoted himself He commenced
the study of law in the spring of l947
with Chief Justice Poland at Morrisviile
and, having spent some time with w. g.
Ferrin, Esq, at Wolcott, and having
opened an office for himself at Waterville
in the spring of l949, was admitted to the
Bar at the June term of the Lamoille Coun-
ty Court of that year. True it is that
Thomas Glced, like every man of power and
influence, was a "selfmade" man, yet he
always advised young men to obtain a
thorough and practical education before
commencing the study of law; while he
admired ripe and practical scholar, he
always held in contempt the class of pc
dants who would stop the thundcrs of Mt.
Sinai to question the Almighty orthogra-
ply. He remained at Watcrvillc until
the fall of 1853, when having secured the
election of States Attorney as the repub-
lican candidate, he located himself at
Morrisville, where he has ever since resid-
| ed At the next election, in 1854, he was
again chosen States Attorney by the peo-
pie. The next year he was chosen a men,
Der Of the Council of Censors, and in 1856
was elected to the State Senate from La
moille County. He remained in the Sen
ate two years, and for the two years ensu-
ing represented the town of Morristown in
the House of Representatives. His crown
ing success is sufficient proof of his fitness
for the profession of his choice Cool
courageous and vigilant, he seized every
advantage offered by his opponent and gave
no sign of the weak points in his own case
He tried no cause without first carefully
consulting with his client and his witnesses
and advising him of the probable result
While from the pressure of his busines:
he found but little time for general pro
fcssional reading, yet his briefs show 3
thorough acquaintance with the best and
most conclusive authorities. He possessed
in large degree the power of concentra
ton. His mind was bureau with {
drawer for every department of business
which could be closed or opened at will
His memory was faithful and accurate 81
much so that while in the conduct of hi
cases at the Bar he took copious notes fol
subsequent reference, in arguing before
the jury he relied almost entirely upon hi
memory. In early life the debate was hi
chief delight, and his little hatchet o
! boyish discussion soon gave place to tn
battle-ax of logic before which counselorl
and legislators have trembled. Such wal
J his integrity and faithfulness to his eli
ents and friends that men had everywhere
, learned to trust him. His course as ;
legislator has become part of the civi
history of Vermont Although he pu
, forth his whole strength to carry his loca
questions and measures, yet he held stead
lily in view the good of the whole State
Yet nothing has been said of the secre
spring Of his popularity. Power ant
culture of intellect alone can never viii
) the esteem and love of mankind. Tn
} qualities of the heart have more to do il
J gaining and preserving popularity thai
! those of the head. Thomas Gleed wa
emphatically the poor mans friend. In
: dustrious and enterprisipg himself h
. had no sympathy with sloth and inactivi
] ty, vet his arm was ever extended {