Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-10-18

taught me by his kindness of heart, an,
geniality Of nature to love him. and hi.
high toned bearing in all his profe ssiona
relations with the Bar and with the tour,
won my respect in the highest degree.
AS lawyer MIR. Butler, in some re.
specis, had no equal at the Bar. In the
preparation Of causes, and in the develop.
ment Of that preparation by the examina.
ton of Witnesses, and the cross-examina.
ton OF adversary witnesses his unequalled
power was universally acknowledged. AS
an advocate he had few equals, but his
modest and timid nature led him to shrink
from the performance of that professional
duty. His manners towards his brethren.
the Court, and towards suiiors and wit
nesses was kind and courteous, but char
acterized by tina, ability and firmness in
protecting the interests of his clients,
which never failed to impress all with
confidence that his capacity and integrity
| "SsS Si''"' " SiuCiSC
Mr. Buffers professional intercourse
with us and with the Court tended strong
ly to elevate the character of the Bar to
is present position. lie was the young
practi toner's friend and adviser. So gen.
tie, kind and familiar with them was he
that, unlike others among his compeers of
equally generous impulses, but whose gen.
eral demeanor unfortunately was such as
to convey the impression of indifference
towards the young practitioner, they felt
free to confer and advise with him, and his
example both private and public, worthy
of emulation b. all, was ever before them.
The seeds thus sown he lived to see the
fruits OF. We saw it also, and We witness
il now that he is dead.
remember well the last interview I
ever had with our departed friend and
brother. 1t occurred on the last evening
he spent at Court. He left for home the
next morning and there met the intelli-
gence of his sons sickness in distant
State, and, ever ready to respond to the
kind and generous impulses of loving
fathers heart, he Immediately left business
and home TO minister to the wants of
child whom he feared might be Frustrated
upon his death bed.
He lived to see that son and to be en-
couraged in the belief he might survive.
But ere he thus looked upon him the grasp
of death was upon the father and in few
hours he was no more to be numbered
among the living. My evenings inter-
view with him will be remembered by
me SO long as am able to treasure in my
any OF the events of this life. He
seemed more free and communicative than
had ever before known him. He seemed |
with the idea that the difficulties |
which had been preying upon him for the |
few years past had weakened his consttl-
ion to that extent that slight trouble might
cause his death. He spoke long and affec-
ionately of his family and of their condi-
ion and prospects, particularly of the one
whose sickness called him so suddenly
away from home. Mr.. Butler loved his
amily. No father loved more tenderly
han he did. He referred to his professional
career and expressed the opinion that it
vas nearly ended. He alluded in the kind
sst and most respectful terms 10 those who
lad ceased to mingle with us in our social
md professional gatherings at Court, re-
erring 10 them, 10 use his language, as ''the
I'D veterans of the bar" He alluded to
he career and death of Mr.. Bradley, re-
erring to J. D. Bradley, and he also allud-
d TO the professional career and sad end
1 our friend and brother Mr.. Kirkland,
md expressed the hope that such a fate
vas not in store for him. He spoke of the
hanged condition of the bar and more
han once reminded me Of the uncertainty
f human life more especially at our age
nd infirm health. Mr.. Butler seemed
impressed that night. | was
made sad by the interview, but did not ask
myself why. We separated at a late hour.
/ was my last interview with one who
lad strong hold upon my affections. His
prophecy that slight cause might cause
lis death was soon verified The next in
diligence had of my friend was that lie
was dead. by this dispensalion worthy
amily has been called upon to part with a
sini father, and devoted and affectionaie
husband. This bar and this Court have
lost worthy brother. May we remember
his virtues to emulate them, aud may we,
when called from this earthly career, leave
a record as faaltless as his. s@Ft
Judge Barrett replied:
At the April term 1852 it was my for
tune to be called into this County to act
as counsel in an important and interesting
trial between parties in high social and