The Van Buren press., 1873-09-09
Death Of Hon. Daniel Ringo,

The death OF Judge RINGo, OF Little Rock
which we learn from the Gdkette of the 4tli
instant, will be lamentcd by many friends
and acquaintances in the West, where he SO
long and ably presided over its courts. We
copy from the Gotstte;
How quick In succession the old and honor
cd citizens of our city and State are dropping
OF, Watkins, Peyton, Fletcher, Keats and
uthers, are among those who ha, e but recent
" been usiiered oil the stage ofacton. Before
the announcement OF their deeease has been
firmly fixed IN the public mind. we are called
upon to chronicle the death OF another old
cilizei--one oithe first settlers Of Little Rock.
Daniel Ringo died at | o'clock Wednesday
morning, and his remains were Inferred, in
Mount Holly cemetery, at O'Clock on the
eysmia$ .s$ Il i,s ,ns sams as or xcnsucsy
from which State he emigratcd to Arkansas
when n territory, and settled In Little Rock
In 1920. He was about seventy-iiye years of
age. Though young man at the time he
took up his residence here casting his lot
among strangers In Wild backwoods coun-
try, by lis steady and industrious habits he
soon gained foothold and became one oft
leading men in the territory. In 1924 he was
a constable In Little Rock. After this he stud
led law, and In 1898 entered into partnership
with Chester Ashley. This was one OF the
ablest law firms IN the territory at that time
The partnership continued until 1896, when,
under the constitution which was adopted in
that year. when the territory was made one
OF the States Of the union, he was elected
chief justice Of the supreme court. He was
the first TO occupy that position. All the
Judges who have occupied that place from the
time OF his election TO the present save Judge
Watkins, are still living.
Judge Ringo held the position Of chief
| justice until lSii at which time he WAS sue
oeeded by lion. Thomas johnson, who is still
an honored citizen amongst us, and we trust
has many years yet before him. After retir-
| ing from the bench. Judge Rngo resumed
| the practice of law, forming u partnership
with +. W, Trapnall. In 1880, he was APP
pointed, by President Taylor, United States
Judge for the eastern district Of Arkansas
which position he held until the secession
OF the State in 1851. He was re-appointed to
the same place. under the Confederate gov
erpmcIt. by President Davis, and continued
in the position until the close OF the war;
| On his return home. advancing years and
foebeness admonished him not to resume the
active practice Of his profession, and be led a
quiet life taking no part In the political
strifes which have agitatcd the State from
| that time to the present. His death was sud
den and unexpected. Though aged and fee
| bic, he was on the streets but II few days ago
and before anybody save his Immediate
| friends, heard OF his sickness his death was
| announced.
A just. upright judge. an honest man and
good citizen--one who has left name behind
| to which the State can point with pridc-sucl
was Daniel Eingo. His wife preceded him tc
the grave several years ago. lie leaves q
daughter and a son, besides his Immediate
| friends aud acquaintanceS, and the State al
large, to mourn his loss.