Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-17

resolution, and the expressions of sppIohs
tion and words Of eulogy with which the,
| have been presented. IL is eminently fitting
as il is in accord with our feelings TO pause
! in the ordinary discharge of the duties Of the
court, in order that the memory of one of
our brotherhood, who vas honored by Us
while living. should receive our just tribute
Of respect now that be has departed from Us.
l was Intimately acquainted with our
Brother Vose for full twenty years. During
tbs larger part of this time had bu.ins s.
relations with him concerning matters of
mutual personal interest have known
him as lawyer. as business man and 4
personal friend His intellectual endow-
ments were OF high order and having the
advantages OF a liberal education, be was in
all respects, peculiarly qualified TO enter
upou the study of the Law for which he
seemed TO have inherited a love, and to
which be Vas fondly and almost exclusively
devoted
HE thus came to the bar admirably
equipped for its high and responsible duties
HIS Intellectual aeumen was remarkable.
and his perceptions Of the true relations of
the facts of cause almost intuitive lie
had that clearness of apprehension which is
the basis of all useful knowledge and that
faculty for orderly stat at.ment which renders
II effective His preparation for trial was
full, careful and systematic. He delighted
to surprise his opponent By the interposition
Of some technical and fatal objection to the
plesdings. But his plan of campa xn always
held other forces in reserve His arguments
whether TO court or jury, were never discur-
slve or rhetorical, but models, of clear cou-
else and logical s.oning, He adhered
To shA nj "a
this respect, d, iu the direction of all his |
studies snd all the habits of his mind. he H. |
Illuminated the philosophy of Millions lines
Iha, not TO know at large of thing. remote
Prom use, obscure and subtle, but TO know
That which before u. lies in daily life
l. the prime wisdom
In the conduct of all business, whether |
private or professional, he was conscientious
ly accurate and methodical. His honesty /
and integrity were of the most sterling
character, and his sense Of justice and honor
delicate and Ietined. He, therefore, prompt
ly and easily took conspicuous rank among
the most learned and discriminating lawyers
and faithful and reliable counsellors AT our
bar. He had su exalted idea of the dig
nifty and Importance of the legal profession.
and often expressed the wish that its power
might be made more effective by organiza-
upon public measures of special concern to
The bar. He held the office of city solicitor
Of Augusta for a series of years, and dis
,harge! its duties with marked efficiency and
'uecess. He also accepted a nomiI alton to
he legislature and represented the city of
Augusta in that body with great fidelity and
ABILITY. But he had no taste for practical
politics. For him the practice of his chosen
profession brought with it its own abundant
and satisfying rewards In his intercourse
With his fellow men he was digniied cour-
eous and afiahle, but he did not wear his
leart upon his sleeve" His intimate friends
knew the sympathethi. gentleness and kind
less of his nature and the warmth of his
leart. lie will be kindly remembered and
lis loss deeply lsmented
1t is ordered That the resolutions be en-
cred upon the records of the court, and as
'urther mark Of respect for the memory of
he deceased, that the court do now adjourn.