Daily Republican., 1880-06-16
THE EuLOGIES.

THE TEIRUTEs PAID AT THE BAR MEETING.
Tho lateness of the hour yesterday
prevented the REPUBLICAN from giving
any thing like full report OF the
meeting of members OF the New Castle
bar at which action was taken upon
Ex. Senator James A. Bayard. The
addresses were go fitting ard appro-
pirate ard the subjec. Of the eulogieH
OF such great man that no apology is
needed for reproducing them now.
luDsE WALES T2IBuTE.
Hon. L. Il. Wales in moving 10 adopt
the resolutions said:
Mr.. Chairman:-The Committee on
Resolutions have prepared a brief re-
port, which now have the honor TO
present. The purpose Of these resolu
lions. as of this meeting, is 10 pay q
tribute Of respect TO the memory OF &
brother lawyer, who was eminent at
the bar end in the Senate, and who has
added one more name TO the roll of
Delaware's distinguished sons. His
chief claim to our respect, or rather the
cause of our special interest in his
character and memory, is due to the
fact that ne WAS u member OF this bar
and that here at home, as well as else
where, he was-accountsd to bs bright,
learned and able lawyer. Another
reason why we should honor his MEM
ory is that he was proud of his profess
sion, was ambitious TO bs among the
first in its ranks, and was always
watohful OF its best interests. He ap-
peared 10 prize his achievements and
success at the bar more highly than po-
litical or Senatorial honOrs.
The daily press has so recently and
fully set FORTH the prominent events
in Mr.. Bayard's life, that it is unne-
cesssry to recapitulate them on the
present occasion. The history Of that
life proves, as the lives OF eminent
men always prove, that personal intee
rity and earnsstness of purpose, united
with lofty aims and intellectual gifts Of q
high order, will surely attract aud COM
lnand admiration and confidence. Mr.
Bayard did not spring suddenly int
pu bic notice and esteem. He was for
many years aA assiduous aud laborious
practitioner of law before he acquired
the reputation which was awarded him
OF being among the first jurists OF the
American bar. His clientage grew with
the growth Of mis- legal ability and fame,
until his services we're called into re-
QUESTION il every important case in the
courts OF this State. All who have
heard him in the argument of legal
question will remember the thorough
ness Of examination, the clearness Of
statement, ard the zeal and ingenuity
which hss displayed in tie pfesenta,
ton OF bis views. His fidelity and in
tense de7otiou to the cause of his client
will also b. remembered. Without
possessing thu powers Of eloqnence, in
the popular sense of the term, he had
the persuasive and convincing influence
which generally belong 70 men Of strong
intellec.s and superior learning, accom-
panied with earnestness of will and di |
rsctuess of purpose. He had the great
advantage, upon a moments notice, to
concentrate his thoughts and to apply
all the power of his mind to whatever
subject demanded his attention, and
fortified, as he Wes, by splendid physi-I
cal health and strength, he was cara.
BILE of long and continuous intellectual
and professional labor. have Gaid
that he was proud OF his profession
by that it must he understood that the
study and practice of law were congo
NAL to him. He was fond OF legal
studies snd discussions. once heard
him say nsw volums of reports was
more interesting to him than the latest
and best novel, and we know how he
reveled in works OF fiction.
In the discussion of subjects which
depended for their elucidation and
settlement more upon principle than
authority, he appeared TO The greatest
advantage as we'll furnished lawyer
and strong, clear thinker. He was
for independence otthougbt.
The opinion Of a great name had no
for him, If it was not founded
on principle or reason. He conformed
to established precedents, but received
with Jealous caution all new ones. !
Mr.. Bayard's intercourse with his
brother lawyers and his dsmeanor in
court were marked by that dirsctness
and honesty OF mind and purpose
which were distinguishing qualities Of
his character. He was no oourtier or
seeker after popularity, and If he seem
cd at times to be adiffsrent to public
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