Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-10-30

law NOGlV p"rnlt. l nave always sought u
prevent the substantial justice of cases iro,r
becoming entailed in the meshes Of misap
piled and pernicious technicali,ies. l shou'c
be sorry to think that in this respect haC
e wholly failed.
During my term of office it is indeed q
most pleasing reflection that have always
had the sui port and friendship Of the mem
bers Of the Bar. 1t is in their power to make
Judges position almost intolerable-to hec
tor and nettle him to death. al "ccording tc
} lav! l have never had personal difficulty
with single gentleman of the bar in this or
any ether county of the District And
must be paldoned if take this opportunity
to say that in no bar in the district have
found more professional comity-a mere lib,
eral, gentlemanly, laudable resprit de corps
than that which proverbially distinguishes
the bar Of Muscatine county and for the
kindness and respect which they have uni
formily and without exception shown to me, l
now tender them my NEST hearty and sincere
thanks. 1t is these pleasant relations which
have Sweetened the duties Of my position and
which make me contemplate with regret the
near app olch of the period when the e rela-
tons will be exchanged for other aud untried
ones. Nor am | without obligations to the
citizens of this county other than the gentle
men of the Bar. Ii was the fine remark of
Lord Mansfield, in the Wilkes trial, that in
his judicial career he had never regarded that
ch, APP popularity which had to be sought for,
but only that which of Itself followed after
him In this regard have endeavored hum
hly TO follow him Ana return thanks to
the cit ZenS of Muscat,nc present tonight for
their testimony that in this respect have
not, in their opinion, at least, entirely failed
Let ME again thank you, my friends, each
and all, for the honor of your friendship and
presence on this joyous occasion an occa-
sion the happiness Of which is to me only
dlnmed by the regrets which, when spoken
by my friends, never fail to be occasoned by
the word FAREWELL.
| The UNION. - Aggression from abroad
/ forced it into being, the blood of revolution
ary martyrs sanctiiied and. cemented it
patriot armies will maintain its integrity and
perpetuate its blessings.
| Responded to by D. c. Cloud, Esq.
The STATE OF IowA-Overfiowin with
the elements of material wealth, with popu-
lation drawn from every portion of the Union
and every nationality of Europe, her people
viii never consent to soc a single star blotted
from the national embrace.
Responded to by L. \, Ellis, Esq.
The FEDERAL CoNsTIrurIoN-Con Conceived in
the purest patriotism and perfected by the
most enlightened wisdom. its principles es-
tablished freedom in new world, and have
shaken the despotism Of the old world May
they keep marching on" to the music of in
diyidual liberty, until thrones and dynasties
fade away ami every remnant Of tyranny and
oppression is crushed.
Responded 10 by Jacob Butler, ESQ.
TIE COUNTY OF MUscAr1NE.-Generous,
loyal and intelligent, she has, without stint.
limit or hesitation, given the flower of her
youth and the strength of her manhood to
the Union armies.
Responded to by Judge Carskaddan.
THE LADIES Worthy descendants Of the
mothers and daughters Of '76. Ever foremost
in administering the Offices of humanity, they
have spared no efforts in providing for the
comfort of our absent soldiers, while upon
every battle field, and in every hospital their
tender care has soothed the pain of the
wounded and the SICK.
Responded to by D. G. Richman, Esq.
| Our SoLDiERs.-Brave and gallant men,
whom no dangers appall o! sacrifices deter
Thy have written their history in letters of
blood ON huadred fields of victory.
Responded to by Henry O'Connor, Esq.
To THE HEROES WHO HAVE FALLEN IN THE
PRESENT WAR.-Struck down at the post of
duty, the natlon's tears will bedew their
tombs and the nations gratitude cherish tneir
memory.
Responded to by rising and profound 81
lence.
The regular toasts concluded; the company
adjourned to the parlors.
The following volunteer toast was pro-
posed by Judge Carskaddan, and responded
to by hearty cheering:
| OUR GUEST, AND OUR REUNION To-NIGnT
Way the first be blessed with long life and
continued honors. May the second be the
pledge and promise of firmer friendship and
finer courtesy between and among US in the
future.
A toast complimentary to Col. Edward
Hatch, Of the I'd cavalry, responded to by
Capt. Benson.
BY JOHN o. WILSON, ESQ.
"O1r absent friend and brother, Geo. w.
Van Horne, E.q., Consul at Marseilles."
Responded to by W. F. Davis, Esq.
BY JUDGE DILLON.
"THE GENIAL GENrLEMAN.-The light of
every social circle, the cultivated lawyer, who,
though conve SAINT tn rigid conventiOnai-
vate the fertile fields of equity made glorious
by Eden, Hardwicke and our own Story and
Kent"
1oJ Aad
/ The "Slar Spangled Banner" was sung by
the company, and Messrs. Wade, Misty,
Leffingwel', John O. Wilson, Fitzgerald.
Washburn, Williams, John G.. Gordon, VIM.
A. Brownell and John W. Jayne responded
to other volunteers.
The concluding toast was announced:
"OUR Hosr.-The worthy proprietor Of
the Echelberger, may we meet again in social
union and enjoy his magn ficent hospitality y
Responded to with cheers and singing
'Auld Lang Syne," and all separated at io
i. o'clock.
1t was never our pleasure to attend hap
pier gathering. The smiles of woman were
only wanting to make it a complete and sat
isfactory ovation to Judge Dillon. The
speeches were excellent, the music stirring
the supper characteristic Of Elchelberger's
good taste, and everybody happy.
We trust this is only the commencement o
series of such social reunions among oul
friends of the Bar.-Daily, Esd.
! WThe Cincinnati Gazette states tina
|, Rosecrans resigned because of disagreement
hetzzeen himself and Gen Hooker