The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-12
THEY MOURN THEIRL0SS
The Bar Clubs Resolutions on the
Death of Col. Van Slyck.
A LEADER IN HIS PROFESSION.
His Qualities as a Lawyer, n Citizen and a
Friend-Remarks by Dexter B. Potter.
walter II. Vincent and other Associates
nt the bar.

At the adjourned meeting of the Bar
Club held in the Supreme Court room
This morning the resolutions on the death
of Col. Van Slyck were presented by
Dexter B. Potter and adopted.
After referring 10 the history of Col
Van Slyck's life the resolutions proceed;
GAS a LAWYER he had the entire conf
dence OF all his brethren in his honesty,
integrity and fearlessness OF purpose.
ave desire TO express our affection, re-
suect and tribute 10 all of those qualities
which 90 10 make up the man as well as
the LAWYER, and TO express our sorrow and
bereavement at the loss OF him whom we
can one and all pronounce to have been
our leader at the time of his death"
In presenting the resolution Mr.. Potter
said: .It is now almost quarter OF CEN
fury since i first knew our brother and
friend. At that time, as an advocate, he
was easily the leader among all those of
his wears at the bar. In all the time since
he has steadily held that position aud
more than that, he far outstripped all
competition and for many years was adj
mittedly at the head OF the profession In
department of our art.
"His moral qualities, as exemplified in
the practice of our profession, were
equally, if not more prominent, than his
Intellectual and social. His word was as
good as his bond. He realized in the
most practical way that our profession is
a sacred trust and that its practice is the
administration of the law among all the
people. Justice was the end sought and
not a merciless victory through legal
Walter Il. Vincent said: "To leave the
scenes of this world, and pass out of and
beyond the toll and wearying vicissitudes
of this life, in the full vigor of mental
health and strength, with intellect bright
and unimpaired and in the enjoyment OF
universal respect, esteem and regard, is
the greatest privilege that any of us are
permitted to attain. lie who terminates
his earthly existence under such circum-
stances and amid such surroundings, has
accomplished all that there is TO accom-
plish here, and leaves behind the great re-
suits of life. A pleasant memory and n
useful example.
ssSuch is the end that has come to Mich
olas Van Slyck. He has passed quickly
from the successes of this life to his final
rest, leaving desolate tie hearts Of those
who knew him, but wearing the crown of
the faithful and the just.
able temper, high in his aims,
strong and steadfast in his pur-
poses and just and equitable in
all his dealings. He had no enemies.
During tie period of our acquaintance,
extending back some twenty hve years, L
do not recall single utterance, express
ing animosity toward him or questioning
his integrity and honesty of purpose IL
is quite remarkable that man. for SO
many years prominently connected with
public affairs, and so often engaged in
iitipated controversies, should have so
thoroughly and indelibly impressed upon
the community his characteristics, that
not even the suspicion Of wrong could
find lurking place
There were also speeches by Charles +.
German, Lorin NJ. Cooke, Judge Stiness,
James C. Collins, e. ID. Dubois and Judge
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