St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-17
EUGENE WILSON is DEAD.

shock created by his death is intensified
by its uneXpectednesS.
Mr.. WILSON was Justly classed among
the foremost men of the Northwest,
and there was none who more univer-
sally enjoyed the respect and confidence
of the whole people of this section. He
came from his Virginia home to Mime
sofa when quite young man, and has
thus been actively identified with the
marvellous development of this region.
He was we'll equipped for leadership in
affairs by the possession of the sturdy
qualities of his Scotch-Irish ancestry,
and by the additional advantages of cult
ure and talent of very high order.
lie soon made his mark in growing
community where men of worth and
genius and enterprise are always ap-
preciated. And, once having gained a
conspicuous station in social. political
and professional life, it followed as nat
urally as the stars move in their courses
that MI. WILSON should retain his
prominence. And be it said in honor
of his memory that his integrity, con-
SiStency and devotion to what he con-
sidered correct principles won tor En-
GENE WILSON the respect of those
whose opinions were most at variance
with his own.
Mr.. WILSON was conspicuous figure
in the politics of Minnesota. His serv-
ices in the state legislature and in con-
gress, and having recently been the
candidate of his party for gubernatorial
hOnOrs, made his name familiar one
in political circles. But his great repu-
tation rests mainly on his success and
abilities as lawyer, and upon his spot
less record as Christian gentleman.
He had those qualities which are most
to be priced, strong practical sense and
an anbending devotion to principle.
During the stormieSt and bitterest agi-
tation of politics nobody ever knew
EUGENE WILSON to be other than tenn
perate, wise and just, both in his
speeches and votes. The younger and
more impetuous members of his own
party were often restrained and i'm
proved by his advice and persuasion.
Nor did any one ever question his love
of country in the darkest and most
cenSorious times. His veins were
filled with the blood of Revolutionary
ancestors, and all the examples and
traditions of his family were in behalf
of union, liberty, the constitution, and
the laws.
1t was in his profession Mr.. WILSON
won his browning distinction. He cas-
lily stood at the head of the Minnesota
bar, and none were more willing to pay
tribute to his fame as lawyer than
those associated with him in the prac-
tice Of his profession. He was brill
iantly endowed with all the essential
elements of judicial character, and was
himself most perfect example of its
complete and beautiful development.
Nothing obScured his moral perceptions,
and his devotion to the demands of JUS
tice was unmeaSured. He adorned his
profession because he combined the
two qualities of professional life which
make the perfect lawyer-the ability to
determine what the law is in the light
NJ aud inpfinn nd thnr, ta NO
the courageous honesty to stand by
ones convictions of what IS right and
just.
There is much in the character and
life Of man like EUGENE WILSON to
give useful reflection. His example
will not be lost. 1t is a part of the his
tory of the state, and will be cherished
by all who believe that well-spent life
is a portion of the public honor. His
death, in the prime of his manhood, is
full. too, of solemn and profitable
thought. In addition to admonishing
us of the evaDescent nature of life, it
teaches us how poor and painful the
strife, the bitterness and the passions
of the day seem when we bring them
close to the tomb. Death has all sea-
sons for its own, and we are walking by
the open mouth of the grave every step
of our existence.
EUGENE WILSON is gone. Learned
attorney. enlightened patriot, devoted
Christian, kind friend, courteous gen.
tleman-farewell! Sacred be thy men,
DRY, and peaceful and sweet he thy
climbers