The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1873-12-16

New York. To aid 10 conclusion that
he may have taken his own life, it is prop.
err to state that he has always been in
feeble health, and very severe sickness -
months ago left him more than ever bro
ken and somewhat depressed. Gu re.
cent visit to his friends he exhibited a
worn appearance and nervousness some
what unusual. He also revealed to his
father by letter. few days previous to
his death, the fact of his failing health,
and also Of his determination to continue
in his business. He was then under Or
ders by Chase Bros. & Stone to proceed
to Philadelphia, and as he would natural
ly pass through New York city on his
way, we may conclude that he was on his
legitimate business.
Frank |. Jones was member of the
Baptist church in West Cornwall, aud it
is yet to be shown wherein, in any way,
he has conducted himself otherwise than
in strict conformity with his religious pro-
fessions. 1t is in proof that during his
stop OF several weeks in Schaticoke and
vicinity, up to the very time Of his disap.
pearance, he was in every way temperate
and constant reader of his bible before
retiring for the night. Chase, Brothers
e. Stone, claim for him the strictest, hon.
esty and fidelity to their interests, and as
they have entrusted in his hands large
amount of their business, and also at the
time of his death, as we find his business
adjustments entirely satisfactory with the
firm and all others with whom he dealt, it
finishes up a record Of his life, the whole
of which his friends have reason to be
proud of.
Indeed it is great consolation for
those who mourn the loss ola dear friend.
And although mystery may forever
hang about the manner and cause OF his
sudden death, they have the assurance
that it is well with him. and that he is in
the hands of a just God, with whom there
are no mysterious events, and who cannot
err. y. +. u.
! The Addison County Bar-The Old and
7 the New.
|
The bell rings. and Addison County
Court is on its way from the Addison
House to commence its session. In old.
en- times the Sheriff used to lead the way
with drawn sword, and for what pur
pose l never could imagine. But SO i,
was. Now he precedes the court looking
like any other man, without the nipple
ments OF war to scare the boys or max,
them to wonder at his imaginary great
. ness. Well, they arrive at the old Cour
House, which by the way ought to Civ
place to a new one, more commodlous ant
better for the accommodation of the pub
lie The crowd assemble to witness tn
opening Of "the court"
The Judges seated, order and quie
. reigns, while the throne Of Divine grac
b. is addressed by Rev. E. P. Hooker, in
e prayer full OF Christian simplicity, an,
&. the spirit of Christian meekness, faith an
= love. He humbly Graves the blessing O
y God upon the court. the lawyers, gu
State and nation that wisdom and hon
b esty may be the guide Of all who admin
e lister justice in our courts, and in our ma
p tional and State governments make an
y execute law. The prayer closed, tn
o sheriff opens the court formally. the jul
+ ors are called, and sworn, where Judg
!, Pierpoint, administers, some wholesom
y advice to them. in regard to their dutie
st and the jury list Of cases for trial al
= called over. On the bench presidin
ID Judge sits John Pierpoint, Chief Justic
t. of the Supreme Court of the State {
l. Xe,magt az ssE.f !.age hhrn Is . .sa
% and careful in his rulings, regarding ii
10 rights OF all Courteous in his deme al
u or to Bar, attentive to all discussion pc
y tinent to the case under consideration, ",
y when his mind is made up from know
e. edge OF the facts and the law, in 9th,
'e words when he is sure he is right, 4
~ human power can move him. Althoug
lie years have whitened bis locks, yet h
B. mind is clear and vigorous, and if ar
IL person questions this, let him try to p!a
D. the game Of bluff or deception upon hin
10 and my word for it, such person will TT
10 the hour, and occasion he enters upo
II such an adventure. Ny prayer is that
Is kind Providence may spare him mar
~ years, with vigor Of body and mind ad
l. quate to discharge with his present abil
r, ty, the duties of the office of Chief Ju
d tice Of the State of Vermont. On IL
t. right hand sits Hon. Lewis l.. Beers,
IS Monkton, asst judge, an intelligent an
lie acceptable associate, while on his left,
1t the good natured, good looking. though
lie full associate Judge Joshua w. Boyntc
r. Of Orwell. ln the Sheriff's box, sits Il
q quiet, cautious, secretive, intelliger
Dr. Sheriff OF Addison County, Isaac N
a. Trip. On the left of the court sits Il
&c gentlemanly Clerk, Rufus Wainwright
Esq, the successor of the late lamente
Dugaid Stewart, who was enc Of the N
blcst specimens Of humanity ever knes
Near the clerk sits George X. Chal
man, Esq, Court Reporter. well qualife
r. for his position, and very acceptable
10 the Court and Bar. Around the roo
Is are scattered the Deputy Sheriifs, WI
A. faithfully discharge The duties assigue
re them. While the discussion is going OIL
B. respecting the disposition of the memori
10 Bile case Shackett VS. Hammond, | gant
re over the legal fraternity, all very anxio,
to serve their clients and gain their case
IN But us do this, ! am led in my min
u, back TO my youthful manhood, to remen
lie Der those who used to sit within an
OF around this same bar, us lawyers. tt
W Addison County Bar at that time WI
in not considered inferior to any bar in Il
al State. 1t was composed Of some of Il
lie ablest lawyers that ever practiced in Il
ID State. They were Samuel S. Phelps, d.
Ks vid Chapman, Horatio Seymour, Robe
ns b. Bates, Joel Doolittle, Il, ID. Woo
r. bridge, William Slade, George Chipmal
be Charles Liusley, Ozias Seymour, !
lh Ill., u u IunEnr IL Rall Il