Arizona citizen., 1876-01-22
TIE CITIZEN.
,,TUPD1y L4NU4RY 9, 1876. ,
Our New ChiefJusriee.

The San Diego Union of the l3' ,bus reports the proceedings, which took place upon the departure of Chief Justice c. G. W. French from the sixth district court at Sacramento; Judge D. W. Welty arose, and ad- dressing c. CIV. French, Chlef Justice Iof the Supreme Court of Arlzona' sad tbo+ be ranresented committee of thc S ,cramepto Bar, and was proud ot the dutv devolying upon him to pre- sent a testimonial to hlm Ill behalf ot that Rar "You have," he said, Gas tb;s testimonial asserts, been practl- t;nnar at this bar for twenty years, and during the whole of that time you have so conducted your business with tba members of our profession, that l can safely say, no member has aught to cherish against you, and now on vopr retiracy from our Bar to assume a bigh and honorable position upon the Bench, there is not one ofus but Darts with YOU ill the kindliest manner, with q profound respect for you as a man and lawyer. Our profession is calculated to stir up the angry pas sions of the human mind very often, tbough it Is our part to avoid it, but still we often unconsciOusly make the cause of client our own. Yet, after your long practice in our midst, no nn- kind feelings remain toward you. We part from you wishing you well most heartily. We believe, as you have done here, so you will, in the new field to which you go, endear yourself to the Bar, over which you are called to preside"
 With some other warmly expressed wishes for the welfare of Judge French, MT. Wslty then read and presented to him the following testimonial:
 "WuEREAs, Hon. c. c. W. French has been appointed Chief Justice of the Territory of Arizona, and Is about to retire from the practice of his pro- fession. therefore be It resolved by the Sacramento Bar.
 "First-That the appointment of c. G. ". French as Chiei Magistrate of the Territory of Arizona, by the Presi- dent and Senate of the United States, in a just recognition of his legal and scholastic attainment5 and of his ex- .emplary character,
 "Second--That we cheerfully bear testimony to his uniform courtesy and professional integrity, during a con- tinuous practice at this Bar of over twenty years. His untiring industry and extensive research into precedents and authorities have made him a valuable assistant and 8 formidable opponent. He will carry with him to his new field of labor the fraternal re- gard of every member of this Bar and the good wishes of the community at large. While we regret his loss to the Bar, we rejoice at his promotion to the Bench"
 At the conclusion of the reading Judge French arose, and with visible emotion, accepted the document. He said the steps taken to thus publicly honor him had been 8 surprise to him. He thanked his brothers of of the Bar for this cordial testimony. In his new field he promised to so dis charge his duty ns to increase, rather than otherwise the feelings of respect which his old twenty-year associates had seen fit to place of record for him, and endeavor to so conduct himself that the sentiments expressed in the resolutions might always remain true, at least so far as his intention and ef- forts to do right and deserve the re- spect and esteem of his fellow-men could avail. The remarks of the Judge were greeted with loud applause.