Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-04-30
Eulogy on the late Gov. Moore, by J. P.
Judson, ESQ.

Nc". 1NN NSHaH II. .NOoTe, Is pupNSHeu Oy
request of the audience:
Mr.. CHAIRMAN, LADIES AND GENTLE
MEN: When l received the invitation to
address you this evening, l hcsitatel to
accept it, for felt profoundly sensible Of
my inability to do the subject justice
And, could have had my choice, would
have preferred that some one of my breth-
rem of the bar, whose talents, ability and
learning, whose daily association and init
mate acquaintance with our lamented
friend, rendered him more fitting to pay
this last tribute to departed worth
than !, a comparative stranger should have
assumed the task.
But, as an humble member of the pro-
fcssion which was honored by tho purity
of character and the manly dignity Of tho
departed dead, felt it my duty to respond
to your call. The invitation at once con-
fcrs an honor and cnjoins duty. 1t is
none the less imperative, because extended
to me. the humblest member of the pro-
fcsson.
You have here the reasons for my hesi-
tation, and of my acceptance of your invi-
tation.
1t is subject Of regret, that l am so
little acquainted with the early lifc the
boyhood history, the school day struggles
and of the final triumph of that genius,
talent and ability. which in after life won
for him distinction at the bar, the applause
OF his trllowmcn as the statesman, and
the thanks of his grateful country, rs the
soldier-,hc hero.
Marshall +. Moore. was born at Binc-
hamton, in the State of New York, on the
18th day Of February, 1929. That great
care was bestowed upon the culture of his
mind, and that this care. was amply re-
waraca by the study, application end dill.
icence of young Marshall, is attested by
the fact that at the age of nineteen he
graduated at Yale College
Here we have an example, of that in
duStry. energy and application in tho
boy, which was the strong characteristic
of the man, and which marked the last
sad hours, of his declining days.
After graduating, he commenced the
study Of the law in the Office of Daniel s.
Dickinson, Of New York. That his appli-
cation to study was earnest, that his train
ing was thorough and systematic, all will
conrede who encountered him in forensic
debate, or who listened to his marked ap-
pcals combining logic with eloqucnce.
evincins legal mind of the highest cul-
turc.
The next incident of his life worthy of
note, beautifully illustrates the kindness
Of his heart, the purity of his affections
and the unscl6shness of his character.
allude, to the care and attention he be.
slowed upon his invalid brother. While
contending with the many difficulties Incl
dent to the early life of every lawyer,
struggling not only against the disadvan-
tages Of youth, the talents and experience
of his opponents, but also with poverty
and actual need, he assumed the RESPONSE
bility Of accompanying his brother George
to the Southern States not only as his
companion but also in the capacity of pro.
tector and provider for their mutual sup
port.
That heroic spirit, supporting and up
holding him to the last days Of his life,
was everywhere present in his acts, aud
We cannot but admire the affectionate de-
votion, which prompted him to assume the
care and support of his brother, when he
himself was oppressed with the difficult
ties of making progress in his own pro-
fession. But, the courage; energy and
determination of the man, was equal to
the occasion, and we find him battling
manfully by teaching and lecturing, as a
means to secure the necessaries of life.
That spirit Of charity, that readiness for
self sacrifice, which challenges our admira-
ton, was still! more severely tested "during
the memorable reign of that terrible
scourge, the yellow fever at New Orleans"
The contagious nature Of that dread pesti-
lsnce, rendered it almost impossible to
procure proper attendants to the unfortu-
nate sufferers.
Under these circumstances, some Of Mr..
Moore's friends, being taken with the
fever, he voluntarily proffered his services,
and acted as nurse until he, himself was
stricken down by the terrible malady.
While thus helpless, lie was solely depend.
ent upon the attendance of a negro boy,
whom he in his kindness, had taken un-
der his care, and thus alone aud almost
friendless the indomitable will and nature
of the man, never yielding to despair, was
exhibited.
From New Orleans, he removed to
Iowa, and located at point now known
as Sioux City. Here he was elected 10
the responsible position of Prosecuting
Attorney, and so we'll did he perform the
duties OF that Office that ne was chosen
by the people Judge of the Court of Com
mon Pleas, in which capacity he served
two terms. The natural endowments of
his mind, and the early development and
training, under the guidance of Mr.. Dick
inson, rendered him eminently qualified
for position on tho bench. Easy, grace
full and dignifed, with,
"a dxed contenptf for wrong"
which, together with his just principles,
raised him high in the estimation Of the