The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-04-17
and worthy the trial Of those who may meet
with similar cases. CYRUS DEABBohN'

NJ. d.
| From the Oxford Democrat.
Tho Late Hon. Rufus K. Goodenow.
II Is with feelings Of sadness that we are
called to pay tribute to tho memory OF the
distinguished man whose name stands ut the
head OF this article.
We can hardly realize that he is forever
gone from among us, for it 1t only a few days
since, we saw him in the Court House, at
Paris, apparently we'll and in good spirits.
Mr.. Goodenow was no ordinary man. Lie
possessed native talents Of high order. to
which was added good practical education
He was one Of a family that have been dis
tinguished for their learning and talents. lie
was brother to Judge Goodenow, Of Alfred.
Hon. Robert Goodcnow, Of Pennington, and
William Goodcnow, ESQ.,, Of Portland, gentle.
men not only well known in Maine, but in
New England.
The subject of this notice was born in
Henniker, N, H., but removed to Brown6eld,
in this County, at the ago Of twelve years.
His adventurous spirit prompted him, as he
grew older, to q sca-faring life; and hc made
several voyages, some Of them to European
ports. While at home, after voyage, vol
unteers were called for, in tho war Of 1872.
He was one OF those who rallied at once and
was chosen Captain Of his company. He
served till the close of tho war, with such
ability and success Us to win expressions OF
esteem aud confidence from his superior off,.
GERS.
After leaving the Army, he was elected to
to the Legislature, one or two years. He
was then appointed Clerk of the Courts for
Oxford County, which Office he held for tho
long term of sixteen years,-filling the place
to the acceptance of oil. He was elected o
member of the House Of Representatives, from
Paris, we believe two years,-and was one Of
the leading men in the House. In lS43 no
was elected to Congress, in District where
his political opponents were largely in the
ascendancv-by about one thousand majority;
where he served two years with distinguished
ability. 1t was in this Congress that no stood
up boldly with the champions of the right of
Petition, and by his voice and his votes stood
in the front ranks of the advancing columns
that finally ovcrpowcrcd its enemies. lie was
subsequently County Treasurer for Oxford
County.
In all public positions assigned Mr.. Goode-
now by his confding fellow citizens, hc dis.
charged his Official duties honestly and faith
fully.
Nearly twenty years ago, although some.
what advanced in life, he was admitted to the
Bar, and from that time up to his death,
practiced in the Courts in Maine. As pub
lie speaker he took very respectable rank
and had he been early trained for the forum,
would undoubtedly have become distinguish
ed Us forensic dcbater.
Mr.. Goodenow possessed warm heart,
genial nnturc-was strong and ardent in his
attachments, kind and generous in his social
relations,-and in all his associations with
his fellow men, was the very soul of honor.
He was also public spirited, benevolent
man, entering heart and soul into every pub.
lie and social enterprise within the sphere of
his influence. Mr.. Goodenow always took
great interest in public affairs; his mind, from
extensive reading and observations, had be.
come q rich storehouse of useful knowledge.
In his family he was the slight of his dwell.
ing" and the centre from which radiated the
peaceful influences of u cheerful happy home.
But into that sacred retreat, 80 recently made
desolate by tho angel Of death, we will not
further intrude.
As neighbor. he was kind and oblising,
and rs public citizen beloved and respect
ed. But no has passed away from the active,
bustling scenes Of earth, to "that bourne
from which no traveller returns" Peace to
his ashes.