The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-09-24

cede that his views on the questions presented
were in entire accordance with the political
principles which he had ever entertained.
All who have ever practiced before Judge
Clifford must acknowledge that in kindness
and courtesy he was never excelled--always
the same to all who appeared before him
whether the veteran or Junior of the bar--with
complete patience bestowing his careful atten-
ton upon every suggestion that counsel might
wish to present. however foreign to the
subject it might be, SO that neither nor counse
in any cause, could justly allege that the judge
was ever Indifferent or inattentive to the evil
dence or arguments, or that his judgments
were ever influenced by favouritism or preJu-
dice. His strict impartiality was most clearly
manifested, when called upon to preside over
the ELECTORAL commission, and was most frank
ly acknowledged by those members of that tri-
bunal, whose views upon the questions sub
mitted for their decision, did not accord with
those of their presiding officer.
Judge Clifford fully believed that he must
hereafter answer before higher tribunal for
his actions in this life, and this accountability
ever prompted influenced and controlled him
in all his conduct. &
A most wise, safe and useful Judge has pass
ed away, and by his death, you my brethren
the profession at large and the entire commu-
nifty have sustained very severe loss How
much Emore grievous is that of all those
who have been associated with him in
judicial duties Previous to the time was
called TO TINS position, my intercourse WIN
Judge Clifford had never been of an intimate
character; but I was at once received by him
with so great cordiality and friendship, drawn
towards him SO strongly by the respect en-
tertained for his personal integrity, his JUDI
cial requirements, and the great kindness he
had extended towards me, that we soon became
on the neaIost end most friendly relations, and
as years haoe rolled on, my friendship for him
has constantly increased and strengthened, so
that his annual return has ever afforded me
constant pleasure and enjoyment.
have ever found him ready to impart to me
from his great knowledge of the law, and es-
pecially of the decisions of the Supreme Court,
which were always at his command, by reason
Of his wonderful memory, and apparently he
was always gratified whenever applied to him
for information. It is a satisfaction to ne
thus publicly to acknowledge bis innumerable
acts Of kindness to me, and to declare my high
respect and affection for him, which increased
from year to year as We have been thus associ-
ated. sen
Jurists Of great learning and of the highest
attainments; men most. true-faithful and dill
gent will succeed to the place now vacant; but
/ cannot believe that their judgments will
stand the test of time and denomination
with more certain approval than those OF the
good judge whose memory you ask may be en-
shrined upon our records. Your resolutions
are most cordially approved by the court, are
but Just testimonial to our departed friend,
and they shall be here extended in perpetual
of his life and character.
At the close OF the Judges remarks the |
Court adjourned.