The Press., 1885-09-17
Issued Every Thursday Evening.
THE LATE K. D. DAWSON.

At meeting of the Holland County bar, held at the opening of the September term of the superior court at Holland, suitable resolutions were passed in memory of the recently deceased brother, R. D. Davison, of Stafford Springs, and the following ad- dress was delivered by M R. Vest Esq.,, of Hartford
 At midday of the quiet Sabbath, Aug ust 18th, on my return home from church, died last night. Sick only two days. Funeral a. m." We had been very intimate for many years. A warm friendship existed between us. had left him on the 11th, only few days before, at Stafford Springs apparently in usual health and in good spirits. The news, so unexpected, shock ed me. Immediately sense of bereave- ment, feeling of sadness came over me, and to-day l feel the loss of one of my warmest and truest friends A brief ill., ness of two days and ''the silver cord was loosed, the golden bowl was broken ;" the strong man in middle age was struck down, his home was rendered desolate.
 Roswell Dwight Davison was born at Stafford, Conn.,, February the 18th, 1880.
 When mere lad he was fond of books, ambititious, and eager to acquire knowl- edge. He soon qualified for and com menced teaching school. Pursued that calling successfully for number of terms ;; but he was not satisfied to follow that business. He very much desired to qual- fly and enter his chosen profession. His health at that time was poor, his means scant, few friends, and little or no help or assistance, his condition was such as to Int prevented most young men from attempt ing to enter profession filled with learn ed and able men; yet he halted not, but immediately entered upon the preparatory course, and took such steps as readily gained him admission into the legal pro- fession. He read law at Stafford the usual length of time required for admission to the "bar," and while a student was in- dustrious and zealous in the pursuit of his studies. When the time come for his ex- animation he was well prepared for the ordeal, passed an excellent examination, and was duly admitted as member of the 'bar" in Holland County at the September term of the superior court, 1857. The cer- tificate recommending his admission was signed by Judge Loomis, A. P. Hyde, B. H. Bill, M. R. West, and others.
 Mir. Davison soon after his admission moved to Colchester, ill New London corn- ty, and commenced practice. He lived there about twelve years. Had fair amount of business. He soon acquired an honorable position and standing at the bar in New London county. He was greatly attached to the beautiful borough of Colchester. He had many warm friends there, and the respect and confidence of the community. His principal, if not his thnrn Day. Their business and personal rela tions were pleasant, and a strong friend ship existed between them. Even ill his earlier practice MT. Davison did not fee 'iet1at to serve his client he must abuse his opponent. Legal warfare with him meant honorable warfare. His object was to as certain facts and the rights of parties, ano to enforce them.
 About sixteen years ago he felt that g larger field was open to him, and he To- cated in Stafford Springs, and lived there until his decease He has during all this time had good business, and was one o the leading lawyers in Holland County His health during part of the time was no the best, and he made little or no effort tt increase his business. Some times he wal compelled to reject business. He was nt alder or abettor of useless legal warfare His advice was always clean and honest in the interest of peace and good neigh borhood; in favor of mutual concession and compromise rather than litigation. He was respected by all who knew hin for his friendship, his sterling and uprigh qualities. He had many friends, few O no enemies. He was not perfect, but good citizen, and an honest man. HI , was generally well informed and well reat in his profession a safe practical man good judge of law and of the principle which would ultimately govern and decid the case; in word he was 8 good, saf counselor, faithful in the performance o every duty connected with the cause com mitted to his care.
 MT. Davison married in May, 1879, Mis- Jane K. Ives of Colchester, an estimabl lady, who survives him. Since his mar riage he has had good pleasant home He was domestic man, and never hap pier than when in his own home with hi ' family and friends around him. He wa naturally social and genial. He had tn rare faculty of ever making his friends fee = that they were welcome at his hospitabl board.
 MT. Davison generally attended church had well settled views of duty, of spiritus matters, and in relation to the future. H was interested III tile WelIafo OI Ills COWl . Stafford has lost one of her best citizens and this "bar" one os it's useful and leaG o ing members.
 All of our friend that is mortal is peace l. fully resting in the beautiful cemetery k Colchester. The immortal, the imperisl able has returned to Him who gave i Surely we can safely trust him there, the care and keeping of the good Father a God of love.
 ''Gone, we know not from what suffering
 Fled, we know not from what sorrow.
 o, ye gates that open heavenward,
 Swing together, shut him in :"
 May we not hope and trust that whe t. our several missions here are ended ths n we too shall all be received and welcome into the beautiful mansions" III th building of God, the house not mad with hands eternal in the heavens"
 "We know when the silver cord is loosed- }. When the bail is rent away,
 H Not long and dark will the passage be
 To the realms of endless day"
 , 'sThe eye that shuts in the dying hour i. Will open the next in bliss;
 The welcome will sound in the heavenly worl Ere the farewell is hushed in this."
 
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