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

clients. while by bis side. stands il. D.
Eldredge, Esq, q nervous man. whose
mind moves with lightning. close and
mcthodical in his business. good 10 the
preparation Of cases, and ever attentive to
interests committed to bis care. Near
him sits James NJ. Slade, j., chip OF
the old block, good scholar, cool and
cautious, has all the elements to make
with practice good able and successful
lawyer aud advocate, possessing good hab.
It's as a business man, and honest 10 his
counsel, and persistent in the maintain
ance of the rights of his clients. Near
him sits Major f. II. Wright, Age and
infrmities have somewhat robbed him OF
the vigor be once had as n lawyer. My
eye now rests upon E A. Sturtevant, Esq,
who has practiced in tho west, and for the
last two years has resided here. He hates
deception with the most perfect hatred,
possesses honest impulses, and which Of.
ten stand out somewhat prominent in his
arguments before a court or jury, is a
well educated man, and bids fair to make
his mark among the legal profession
Talking with my last named friend, is
A. P. Upper, Esq, good natured man,
takes good care of cases committed to his
custody, argue case with good deal OF
FEASIBILITY, and succeeds well before the
courts. | miss the tall form of Ira w.
Clark, Esq. who is an iodefatigabe work
err. and if he does not succeed, it will not
be for the want of efforts or devotion to
his clients.
Outside Of the Bar, | observe two
young spriss of the law, who have but re.
Gently been admitted to the Bar. They
are good students, and will have no
doubt carve their way, and perhaps in.
scribe their names higher eventually upon
, the roll of legal fame than many others
, ! allude TO H. r Harris and f. L Smith.
But time would fail me to enlarge upon
, the qualities of many others. But there
is the quick impulsive good business law
yer G. W. Graudey, Esq, the faithful
Lucia, the cautious Rider, the fiery 60
ahead Mardin, and the scholarly Wood.
bridge. These with two exception, and
those men with whom | have no &C.
qua;ntance, constitute the addison
7 County Bar" residing 10 our County.
We have a large attendance of lawyers
from other Counties contiguous to Add.
J son County. Men eminent for their lie.
: gal abilities, and their power before jur
7 les as advocates. There is Elk Gov. Dill
G Iingham popular advocate and a very
! conscientious upright man. +. j. Phelp
e of Burlington, who is widely know
!. through the State as one of the ables
t lawyers in New England, practising il
e the District and Circuit Courts, anc
d in the Supreme Court at Washington. II
j. is man of strong argumentative powers
Re not given to flights of fancy, well verse;
in all the great principles Of law, AM
1t courteous in his bearing, loving his pro
'e fession, and master o. it in the details
he stands prominently high, and is de
d servedly popular where his name is known
ID Next | observe E. R, Hard Esq, who i
of q cool headed mana good reasoncr,a goo
lr Judge of law, and a successful advocate
D. By his side sits Henry Ballard on able
]. criminal lawyer, eminently superior i
a. the preparation OF civil cases, har
ID worker, with clear head and warn
lie heart, standing deservedly high with hi
r bretheren in the profession, and before
&c jury, handles case with power aud Ell
ne feet. With him see r. S. Taft. GU
IS, present able Lieut.. Governor, who enjoy
re the reputation Of an able lawyer wher
,g he is more extensively known, than i
ce Addison County l would also speak {
OF L. L. Lawrence, Esq the Register
Bankruptcy xAgG i h 81 liz udfHatt
he County Bar. My eve now rests upon m
u friend A. V. Spalding, formerly of Bri
r. tol, now of Burlington, who has succeed
ct ed in establishing good reputation as
IL lawyer, and enjoys the confidence Of h
er associates. There, | have spoken of 81
no who reside in Burlington, but who pra
81 tice at our County Bar.
lis Permit me to speak of some from til
ny Rutland county Bar, who often hay
ay cases before our court. always liste
M with pleasure to my friend, w. G. Dul
ue ton, Judge Of Probate in Rutland
on man Of good education, and successful
lawyer, he is bound to succeed Blu
ny here see +, j. Ormsbee. Esq, who r,
e' sides in Brandon. thorough busne
IL man, with a well-balanced mind, I
IS client suffers from any neglect on his a,
lie count From the same town comes ,
OF Q. Hawkins. Esq, lawyer Of good abb
nd tiles. and devoted to his profession.
is P. Simons, from Rutland, has taken
It. high stand at the Rutland county Ba
on and is cautious and cool, a good counse
he Tor, and is deserving the highest prais
Mt as lawyer.
u From Franklin county see the sount
he clear headed H. s. Royce, whp has q
1t, enviable record as safe counsellor,
ed good advocate and a very upright maj
To- With him observe R. G. Benton, VIII
W. is occasionally seen 10 our courts 10 tn
p. county. He has the reputation of beiu
ed well skilled in his profession, aud exjoy
to ing IN extensive practice.
IN The house is well filed with parti,
DO and witnesses, all waiting their turn ,
cd have their grists ground in the legs
II, mill. | wonder how much they will hav
a. left when the toll is taken? Some wi
ce 90 home clated at their success, viii
US others will curse the uncertainties of Ii
IS. law, and all parties fnd themselves OF
I'd of pocket. But no matter about the
N. pocket or its contents. The great idea
I'D to "gain the case" floor your opponen
he prove to the world your case to be
as just one, receive the plaudits of 20,
he friends and the curses Of your enemie
nc This is the extent of the ambition Of
he vast number who 60 to law. Will
a others have higher and nobler object /
'rt view. But often think of the lines TIL
d. read;
~ "lf you fond of pure vexstien,
u. Aud sweet procrastinaton,
NJ ] You are lust In the situation