The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1876-12-15


our readers are already aware his Honor
Judg Dean was on Tuesday evening of last
week rnade the recipient of handsome sill
Yer tea sefTice of elegant Japanese design,
the voluntary offering Of the members of the
Bar and officials of This couuty to himself
and his ne~ly made bride. The presenta-
ton took place at the residence of F. A.
Shoemaker, Esq, irimediately after the adj
Jonrnment of the evening session of Court,
and was not only z. very agreeable but a yerv
unexpected surprise TO the DISTINGUISH Il
gentleman named. who had no knowledge
whatever of tn" purpose intended until Il.
l.. Johnston, Esq, The spokesman of the oc-
casion opened out on him in the following
brief but well chosen remarks, which, with
Judge Deans grateful and generous re-
sponSe we publish in accordance with prom
Use made last week. Mr.. Johuston said:
Hon0rdllc Judge Dean:
am here. wit hout any preparation, about to
tender ~ your Honor a very slight testimonial
cambria county and the officers of the Court
hnld the Man and the Judge. lRemoving the
any duty of this kind world be imposed upon
me- and IL mighI as well be left unperformed So
lar as anything can say can convey all that W c
desire to express; but 1t is pleasant though
an unexpected duty, and | can only state in
tendering this testimonial, that it is but a small
token OF the regard in which the members of
the Bar, and may add, believe, the people OF
Camprla county, hold and esteem the Man and
Tll, re is esprit de corps among tie legal
profession. OF which nothing deprive it, a d
wnlCh IL seems 10 me ali the other learned pro-
fessions lack. We feel a pride in the profession
IN winch we are reared-the profession that OF
ati io'hef.proiesstons governs society ana III fact
the country, and while. even in the decadence
OF republics, when wealth and luxury ana cor
ruptlon uint other departments OF gOVernmen [
and L state IL neutrality-suspicious. these
departments which are nearest the people are
most corrupt. nile the Legislative DEPART
ments, the executive departments have been
more or less assaiied for want of feaity to the
great principles tha> underlie the Constitution
ana laws OF our country the JtiiCIdIU has ever
rcinalned, has ever stood, firm rock against
which ithe tides of corruption have Iashed in
vain. and III which the people have their great
est protection for their livess their lber;iesiInd
their property.
/ suppose your Honor is aware of the cir
cumStaHce which occurred i'll which your Honor
a party very recently. THIS very slight
testimonial intended as customary remeul-
brauce on occasions of the kind, Will not.
trust, be appreciated only for its value in dollar
and cents. because silver is dross before truth
and honesty aud Virtue and Correct Judicial
DECISIONS Although L am the son of nm risL-
man, may say that think | have not licked
the blarncy-stone much, and | but echo the
sentiments of al my brethren of the Bar when
say that while We are pleased with fhe Man
We are more than pleased with the Judge. and
feel that it would he unjust to ourselves not to
who has presided with SO much dignity, so
much purity, 50 much satisfaction to all, on the
bench OF Cnmbria county since his advent
among us. This say, aud as have said au
not prepared-ti see the phonosrap ph,r is taking
hope they Will not be published however they
will bc none the worse for UtuinJD Bat was
HbOut 10 say tntt L nave seen somewhere that
Every parish had in it a Dean
And Il sexton to give out the knell;
But the trucst and best that ever was seen
Is the Judge that can rtty fair Belt
trust in conclusion and have no more to
say-thut your Honor will receive for yourself.
and your cstimable lady the small token that is
thus faithfully rendered by Bar which | be-
licvc your Honor is aware has always respected
your Judicial action, aud to whom you have
always given uubounded satisfaction in your
judicial career; and trusting that it may be
cong before that career shall come to au end,
bring my few remarks TO Il close.
To this well conceived and well delivered
little speech Judge Dean, with a heart full
to Overlooking with sentiments of esteem
and respect for the generous doners, made
the following feeling and fitting reply:
Gentlemen IF the Bar Of Cambria County:
As you are ali aware, knowledge OF the ex.
preston OF your regard came to III s mo-
mcnt. | was appTi5cd but n few minutes since
OF the iuct that you dtsireL TO meet me here 1T
the house OF your friend. Mr.. Shoemaker, and
but poorly express the feelings of my heart
upon such an occasion. / would be less than a
man If the evidence OF your kind wishes did not
move me deeply.
desire to say 10 you, and to your reprcsen-
the other gentlemen of the Bar not present,
who have thus testified their regard for me,
that do feel and have felt since ] have been
on the Bench, the kindeSt regard FOR all he
bers OF the Bar of this county. Ny p!eaSantest
hours have been spent officially here. It is jIst
nvc years ago yesterday since L t1rst took my
Seat Oh the bench. From thnt day to this /
have been in professional relations with all of
you. aud during that long period, holding four
regular terms and fu1r argument courts every
year, no incident has occurred, to my recoilec-
ton, to mar the pleasure OF our intercourse.
You have always treated me with uniform
courtesy and kiadncSs--haye always testified
your respect Tor all occasions during
thar time, and / feel sure that theIe is not "a
single meTHer OF the Bar OF this county tor
whom have not the slightest respect.
These being our rela atiuns my first court hav-
ing been held hcTe-Ou relations having been
uninIerruptcdiy kind ana courteous-thi evi-
Uts esteem good "A
time is responded to with peculiarly grateful
feelings, which can but poorly, us | have said
There is between the gentleman of the Bar
and the }cnch A certain csi,,f de- c,,,-f,S as NV
friend Johnston has put 1t, which is seldom
Witnessed in other professions. | suppose it
was ahout the first thing | noticed in nv iudiN
ciai career-the peculiar rapport that exist be-
tween the Judge and the Bar / observed. after
but a short time on the bench. that the chIrac-
ter, prof essiounlly, morally and intellectually
OF each member of the Bar in my Court was
becoming a matter OF personal pride To me.
knew what jealousies | felt tor the reputation
of each member OF the Bar in my district.
began to notice that felt reSenttul at the
least imputatiOn upon the integrity, the official
or professional purity OF any member of the
Bar. Such very seldom the ease, but, as
all of us at times; and discovered that | felt
the utmost resentment at any imputation upon
Il member OF the Bar There seemed to spring
up in my breast not only feeling OF respect,
but also feeling OF attachment, Tor each mem
ber of the Bar, and no one, ii seems to me. " no
has not occupied the sitne position can realize
this as do. Such feelings, instead of growing
less, Will become deeper and stronger as we
grow Older, for | may say here that l do not
apprehcnd now. after i've years of service. f.
ter five wears of constant intercourse with YOU.
that, unless should change my entire habits
and disposition, there will ever be anything
beiwee US but the most Pleasant and friendly
relations | shall ever, know, esteem you ali
for your kindly hearts; shall respect always
your ability. your inteIlect ual and professional
attainments. and 1 know shall always appre-
ciate this evenings Kindness
Gentlemen OF the Bar, it IS not for me 20 say
more this evenincs - - SOu. cannot say what /
wo3ia w;siI to say--I cannot acknowledge III
lttina words the warm response of feeling tha t
| nsve because of the regard which YOU have
eyinced for me. 1t is something totally nueN-
pected. am glad. and speak, know, for one
who now stands So near ana dear To me when
say she will be glad because of the evidence of
The appreciation of one who is dear to her by
those with whom he is brought in con tact in
his prof fessiona and Judicial life. For myself
and wife your beautiful present is gratefully
accepted.