The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-01-28
Regarding Judge Virgin Adopted by
the Legislature.
REMARKS ACCOM-.
PANY THEIR INTRODUCTION.
Yesterday a Sad One at 1.-THE State Capital
Little Business Transacted in Either
Branch.
Especial to the Press.l

Especial to the Press.l
AUGUSTA, January Ex-senator Her
rick of Oxford read in the Senate this
morning the resolutions prepared by the
committee appointed for that purpose on
the death of Judge Virgin. The resolu-
tons are as follows:
Resolved By the Legislature of Maine that in
| the Death of William Writ Virgin the stated Ses
an able jurist eminent citizen and man uniyer-
| sally beloved and honored, upright just and In
| dependent in the performance OF his official du-
ties, benevolent, courteous and charitable Ill MS
| Resoiged That the sympathies of the people
of Maine are with his family in their hour OF
| grief and that a copy of these resolutions De
| transmitted to them by the secretary OF state.
In moving the adoption of the resolu-
tions, Mr.. Herrick said sTwice already
| during the weeks of the session have we
rendered tribute to the memory of men
distinguished in our nation. We always
deplore fate that takes from the field
of usefulness strong and trained intel
lect But for sorrow to be real the indi-
viduality of the man must have touched
| our hearts. Such sorrow has come.
Death has entered within the limits of the
state and taken one whom we loved and
honored. William Writ Virgin is dead
and it is due to the high position which
he occupied in the judicial department of
this state as well as to the
admirable and distinguished qualities
with which he was endowed as a man
that we unite today in giving honor to
his memory. He was a good example of
that class of men which has kept Maine
in the front rank. Coming from good
stock, he has fulfilled all the promises of
his youth. In his early manhood he
laid, broad and deep, the foundations for
his future usefulness. He had a thor
ough classical education, and acquired
style of expression that was always clear
and concise, and often eloquent. But it
was with his pen that he achieved his
greatest success, a success because he
form the institutions and laws by which
the intricate, ever varying relations of
men in and to the state are governed.
Senator Herrick then spoke with great
er detail of Judge Virgins distinguished
career at the bar and on the bench. His
eloquent address was received with
great attention.
Senator Winslow seconded the resolu-
tons presented by Senator Herrick in
brief and fitting remarks. Senator
Peaks also seconded them paying a glow
ing tribute to the memory of the de-
ceased. HE thought the loss q public
loss. Judge Virgins love of justice was
as keen as that of any man. He was an
honest man all his life. Mr.. Peaks be-
lleved that the State of Maine would
miss the counsel and wisdom of Judge
Virgin as that of no other man in its his
tary.
Senator Seiders of Cumberland also
seconded the resolutions. His remarks
were eloquent and eminently fitting. He
spoke as fellow townsman who had
known the deceased in his daily walks.
Death was glorious gateway to such as
our friend. We have known him not
only as a jurist of great, ability, but also
as man who was close to our hearts.
He was a man who commanded the af-
lection of young and old, and the respect
of all classes. He was friend to all
classes. All knew him SO well and SO
favorably that we can add nothing
to the name he has left behind. We
shall ever remember VIM. W. Virgin as
the dearest of friends, the most honest
of men and one of our greatest jurists.
A few minutes later Senator Seiders
announced the death of James G. Blaine
and moved a recess.
Later recess was taken till 2 p. M,
and then adjournment to Monday &fEAD