The Indiana State sentinel., 1879-12-24
LAID 10 REST.
The Funeral Of the Late Chief Justice Of the
state-The Bench and Bar Turn ovt
En- Masse

at IL AS o'clock. He had been unconscious |
for SO hours previous to his death, and for
the past "a hours his breathing had been la
bored. This subsided to ward the close of his
life, and ne passed away very peacefully.
His wife and son, Samuel f. Perkins, Jr.,
were present at the time of his death, and
his son-in-lew, Oscar B. Hord, srrived in
few moments aiterward. The time of the
funeral has not as yet been fixed upon, but
it will be held Saturds or Sunday. due no
tice OF which wi | be given through the col
umns of the Sentinel.
The City Bar sssoci alton met Thursday at
the Court House in pursuance to call, to
take action upon th death of Judge Samuel
E. Perkins The hall was alnost filled,
there being upwar of 150 members present.
The president Napoleon B. Taylor, took the
chair and explai ned the object of the meet
ing In the following fitting remarks:
NAPOLEON B. TAyLoR's REMARKS.
GENTLxMEN-The event which has brought
you together this morning is one that Is sad,
but not unexWcted. II is one that will come
to eachone OF us sooner or later, In bis turn;
and ne one knows the day or the hour GOD
grant, when it does come, that IL finds US 9itly
prepared for the great anu mysterious change.
Destk has entered our ranks once more, and
trust attainsble by member of our profes.
siorin the State. one who for many years has
-honorably and faithfully filed it,
en- the night of the 18th of this month, Hon.
Samuel E. Perkins, one OF the justices Of the
at his residence in this city He died full of
years and honors. IT viii seldom fall TO the
lot of a single individual, in these feverish
and changing times, TO fiii a position OF such
high honor and trust in our state for such
length OF time as Judge Perkins did. II is un-
necessary for me TO more than refer 10 the
value OF his eminent servics nd the con-
scientious discharge OF the duties OF his high
office.
It was my good fortune to become ac-
.>luainted with Judge Perkins soon afrer his re-
moval from RiC h hmond TO this city and enter
Ing upon the discharge of his duties as judge
ri fnfo a cIo fri xrl I a
glad TO say continued until the close of his
laborious and useful life; and the memory OF
that friendship will continue with me through
life as one OF its most pleasing reEaembrances.
1t is customary on the deatn of a member of
a public declaration ef the merits of the ce-
ceased, and of the esteem in which he was
press sympathy with his bereaved family.
You have come together for that purpose. and
are now organized and ready TO proceed TO the
business OF the meeting.
On motion OF Frederick Rand, all lawyers
Were inv ted TO take part in the proceedings.
Ex-Governor Bsker moved the appointment
of a committee to prepare and report q memo
the committee was made TO consist of the fol-
lowing: Conrad Baker, Frederick RAND. Sol.
omon Clay pool, Ralph Hin, Thomas a. Hen
bricks and Addison &. uarris.
Governor Baker, fer the committee, reported
the following memorials
THE MEMORIAL.
Again, in the history OF the State, death has
entered the supreme court and made vacant
seat upol its bench. The chief justice is dead.
We meeAto do suitable honor to the name and
memory,Nnd mourn the death, of Judge Per-
kins. HIS eminent success is an encourage
meut, LIS death an admoDition- Endowed
with string and active faculties, he pursued
the purpssss eff his lite with forttude and de.
termination and at the close of his career he
stood aropDg%he distins uished OF a profession
In which dishpction must be merited to be
He was successful IN life, and attained exalt-
ed position and enjoyed the admiration and
approval of his countrymen, not only because
of his excellent natural endownenfs Dut also
veloped by dDigent labor, and beautified by
extensive and useful learnipg, and also be-
cause his motives were pure and his conduct
upright. In this we hayea lesson and an en-
cOpragenent.
The ptople gave him high honor, and made
1t as enduring as the laws and the records of
our judicial history. So long society shall
remain organized under the government OF
Law VIII the student 9i avs consult ms opin-
tons viii his labor and learning Influence
both the legislator and the Judge
He able and a faithfnl Judge, and
brought honor Oh our profession. We wiz
cherish bis memory
earthly distinction can defeat or postpone the
"ineviiable hour"
"The paths OF glory lead but to the graye.''
To his family and kindred we extend our
Ex-GogAgaoR BAKERS REMARKS.
Governor Baker said:
In moving the adoption of these memorials,
Ihave but u word ~ say in reference to Judge
few years my senior IL the profession, but we
were both admitted to the supreme court in
ance. in 1s4z, at e time wGsn You ali remember
the supreme court took thu class in the Senate
priated Questions, which resuired ed ansWerine me-.
before we retired from the chamber.
cordial chapacter. mourn his'oss aS Seh friend H
and as distinguished memberof the profess
sion. think his Gfe furnishes asipdubitabls
evidence of the truth of the mazlAl that IN,
dustry is better than genius; it is noxe useful,
and makes 8 more enduring record.N
The memorial was then adopted. bod. on
motion of Ex-Governor Hendricks, NapolAon
Is B. Taylor was instructed to- presently the
men. o,ial to the supreme court Of the Slate
with a request that it be sprea0 on there
cord; John A Henry to present tSem to the
courts of Marion county, with ttN same re
quest snd Solomon Ciaypool' I'd present
them to the circuit court of the { niAd States
court for this district with the same request
The secretary of tie meeting was also IN
structsd to present a copy of the mtnoria
: to the fsmlly of gndge Perkins.
HON. t. A. EENDaFcks' RKs ARks.
Governor Hendricks said:
Mr.. PRFsIDESr-Shortiy after was admit
ted to thePar It beeame'my duty 60 attend tn,
DecatEr circuit court, and 1 met Judgsd,er
kins-not Shen q jzdge-for the first time He
ssE gndge Euioss II that
Judge Elliott having been promotse
after w being eehen there oh sn day or 'Ia1s t.,
and seeing those t~o anen fog the frst time
SIR. Perkins, youthfEl then in his appearance
and Judge Elliott, a most manipulating per
,son-I waG particularly impressed with thS
court; with the dignity and ability of tn
Judge: witt the marked force, earnestness an'
zeal or Perkins prosecuting the pleas OF th'
State. Frotn that day have known Judg,
Perkins, and have very much ad
mired his character / am not SUR
but he would bave attained create
-emlnence, IL possible, In some other Pursui
than he did ia the pursuit. OF the law: de hae
! very popular manners. very earnest cenvtc
tfons, and goo<, substantial quail les to make
hisscongictionf strong I'm the minds of othe y
4 He Was q good speaker-A very excellen1
.sPeaker-before he became Judge, and
= open 70 an amkitious lawyer p udxe Perkins
= E01ld have been very suelessfni, Indeed
How suceetsful be has beeAFn the line OF
life which he adopted, tR fermanent and
end0rdug records OF our rketa&e Will tell. A.
long as the indiane judG,srYYs s. known, DOW m as 81 =