The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-09-19
Judge LoveIand Munson.

Governor Dillingham; on Friday last
announced the appointment of the Hon,
Loveland MunsoD of Manchester, to be
Sixth Assistant Judge of the Vermont
Supreme Court, to fill the vacancy occa-
stoned by the appointment Of Hon.
Wheelock G. Veazey to the Interstate
Railroad Commission, and Judge Nun.
son has already entered upon his duty,
holding court this week in Burlington
Judge Munson was born in Manchester,
July 81, 1913; received his education at
Burr and Burton Seminary: was admit
ted to the Bar of Bennington County in
1866; was member Of the Constitution
al Convention in 1870, and member of
the House Of Representatives in 1924
and 1882. He was Senator from Ben
nington county in 1878, serving as PIesi
dent pro tenn and esigns the Judge of
Probate of the district ofManchester. His
latest service for the State, and, possibly
his greatest to date, was done as chair
man of the eminent committee of jurIsts
and educators which framed the new
code of school statutes which have just
gone into effect, repeating all prior pub
lie school laws. AS the bill came from
the hands of this committee to the Leg
islature of 1888, it was very compact
and perfect body of statutes. 1t is not
at all derogatory to them that some fool
ish amendments and worse emendations
by the Legislature marred the result Of
their efforts.
Judge Munson is all that has been said
of him, and to show our readers the
opinion entertained we copy few ex-
cerpts from our exchanges. The Rutland
Herald, voicing the Bar of that county
says "He is an attorney of rare abili-
ties, and his reputation as a sound scholar
and an able lawyer Is widespread. He
has, probably, been selected as referee
more times in important cases than any
attorney in Bennington county; and in
fact his services in this capacity have
been sought all over the State. He is a
man Of wide experience, sound judg
ment, and Of keen mind. His appoint
ment will give strength and dignity to
the Supreme Bench"
The Messenger speaks for Franklin
county, and Northern Vermont, in these
words "The selection is most excel
lent one, and gives to Bennington coun-
ty recognition on the bench for the first
time within the memory of man. Judge
Munson is an excellent lawy er, of high
character, unbiased mould, and will
adorn the bench. Congratulations all
around"
From interviews with prominent men
we take this as expressive of many
"Hon Henry Ballard said the appoint
ment was Jne of the best that could have
been made in the State. il not the best.
The appointment is eminently satisfac-
tory now, and will be found more so in
the future. Mr.. Munson meets the re-
quirements of locality-his residence is
right. He has a judicial temperament
IS not excitable. has capacity for hard
work, and will be better liked by the bar
as he becomes better known. He is an
even tempered and evenly balanced
man, and he will improve with expert
enca."
The Waterman speaks for wide.
spread constituency, when il said last
week and prior to the appointment
"MunsoD Of Manchester is strongly re-
commended by men who are competent
Judges OF good judicial timber; and by
men who admire ability and independ-
ence combined with due regard for the
prophecies in civil affairs. II does not
count against the M inchester attorney
that he Is not in the habit of soliciting
cial or personal favorilism for elevation
to cffice. Many people would be glad to
hail him Judge Munson." "And now
they can" is the significant headline
given in the Herald.