The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1876-01-12

ored by repeated renewals of her
confidence.
Judge Wooduar bad one Of those
strong, active, robust minds thai
welded to its convictions is never
subject to caprice, nor bends 10 opin-
ion. however Gereeiy IL storms, and
his conduct as a legislator, judge aud
n j shows his iuhexibie devotion TO
p inciple widely differing at times
ION his friends aud constituents, but
with an honest difference that had
10 selfish faint. He has constructed
his W most enduring monument III
the able and learned decisions be left
10 the bar, aud the current Of judicial
opinions in Pennsylvania will have q
sieadier flow because Of the direction
given il by his master mind.
HORACE BINNEY.
The length Of life accor led to the
venerable Horace Binney is seldom
allotted 10 man, aud still more rarely
is i. accompanied TO a ripe old age
with the vigor and graees OF Intellect
that attended upon this great lawyer
to the very close of bis long aid use
full career. Avoiding public affairs
except when duty or patriotism spe-
cially evoked his interference, the
experience of Mr.. Binney illustrated
the power aud beauty Of an unblem-
ished private life, ard the independ-
enee. and it may almost be said
grandeur. of all unbroken, distln-
guisned aud honorable career at the
bar. To this veDerated jurlst, who
dedicated all bis time and energy
with singleness Of purpose to the du-
ties Of his profession, the bar Of Phil
adelphia is Indebted for al example
that helped TO give it the character
and reputation il maintains, and IT
was fitting that its respected
leaders should bow with sorrow when
III August last they followed 20 his
grave this aged lawyer, whose mind
has left its impress for almost u cen
fury in every step OF the progress of
Jurisprudence in Pennsylvania.
SAMUEL E DIMUCK.
In Oc:ober last the mortal remains
Of the late Attorney General, Samuel
+. Dimmick. We're reverenlly laid in
The little cemetery al Hnnesdale.
Three years ago the character, id
tegritv aud recognized legal abilities
OF this lamenied man designated
him for the important position which
be filed with So much dignity and
honor, aud the fIll measure of popu-
larity be enjoyed at the time Of his
death showed how satisfactorily be
discharged its responsible duties.
Generous, maaly aud upright in
all the relations OF life, aud admins
tering his high Office With a stern and
uucUmpromi7ing fidelity to the inter
ests of the State, the deceased At
torney General tempered his decis-
ions with so much benevolence all
courtesy that it is difficult to say
whether as man or official be was
most beloved.
OF delicate health, and suffering
from the affection that resulted in his
death, in response to what he believ-
a call to du,y, Mr.. Dimmick died
while in attendance upon the Board
Of Pardons, where bis merciful dis
position AID nature and correct judy
ment were Invaluable helps in dis
pensing justice.
With the public grief that deplores
his loss, | may be permitted t. min-
gle my private sorrow, for while the
State mourns for a just and incor-
ruptible officer, the administ. alton
has been deprived of Z wise and care
ful counselor, and the Executive % a
d sinterested and devoted friend.
CONCLUSION.
ith the year upon which we
have just entered the Republic has
had a century of existence, u century
wherein her foundations bave been
more solidly aud securely laid, and
which has been crowded with the
evidences of her progress in science
aud the useful arts, filed with the
proofs OF her increased enlighteD-
ment, benevolence and humanity,
and marked by many aud durable
proofs of her craftsmanship and &C.
MUS.
1t is fitting, then, that u people
should celebrate The centennial of the
nations birth, aud testify their graft
ude for the benefits we have recelv-
ed With our growth III wealth and
m mber increased responsibilities
have come, and that we can best
show our appreciation Of our inslitu-
lions and their privileges by couse-
Grating ourselves to the work Of re-
deeming them from the ills that be>et
them and keeping them intact and
pure for those who are t. follow us.
The destiny of our great State
may depend upon the direction we
may give legislation at this session
of the Assembly. Let Vs. strive hen
to 50 shape our couaseis that the YER
diet of posterity will be that We act
ed with a view to the prosperity Of
the people, and the honor aud fair
fame of the Commonwealth.
JOHN +. HARTRANFT.
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
HARRISBURG. Jan. 4. 1876.