Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-28

form. lie was distinguished for his
practical knowledge in that most impor-
tant department OF the profession.
When Judge John s. Caskle went to
Congress I'm 1852 or 1853. Mr.. Crump was
appointed Judge Of the Circuit Court Of
Richmond by Governor Floyd, and du-
ring the brief period of his judgeship he
exemplified the highest qualities Of a
jurlst. After his retirement from the
bench he was known chiefly as a brill
liant advocate in criminal causes, but,
subsequently, in matters Of far more i'm
portance. In the often times that 1
have met him after the war in other
courts and especially in the Court OF
Appeals, and generally as my antagonist
in important cases, he exhibited great
quickness Of perception OF legal points
involved and urged his views with great
ability and learning Judge N. Beverly
Tucker, who was a half-brother Of John
Randolph of Roanoke, greatly admired
young Mr.. Crump, and took especial care
in his training"
WHAT MIR. POLLARD SAYS.
Hon. Henry r. Pollard. an intimate
friend of Judge Crump, when seen last
night. said: my first association with
Judge Crump was when we were together
I'm the Cluverius case, in the spring OF
1885, was greatly impressed with the
great familiarity he showed with every
pivotal point in case. He was man
of great culture, and devoted to the clas.
sizes. literature, &c. He knew how to
utilize his knowledge I'm these directions
with more taste than anybody 1 ever met.
He was thoroughly logical and accurate
as a reasoner. Perhaps other law
yers were more eloquent, but no
man was more dreaded as an
tagonist than Judge Crump. He was
sure to find every weak point in his oppo-
nent's case, and to fortify and make Sc
cure every weak point in his own case
He was an all-round lawyer As a crimi-
nal lawyer his reputation was second TO
no lawyer in the State; as a successful,
nisi prius lawyer he was equal TO the
best, and with practice and principles in
equity he was thoroughly familiar. Judge
Crump was fearless and Independent IN
expressing his opinion about men and
things; he despiseG cant and hyprocisy;
he was thoroughly democratic in his
views, espousing always the cause of the
people. He served the State in the Legis-
lature with great distinction and ability
and was thoroughly familiar with the
political history Of the country. As con-
yersationalist l have never met with but
! one person who surpassed him, and he was
B. johnson Barbour, of Orange county.
Judge Crumps private life was above
reproach. In his home he was happy, and
dispensed a gracious hospitality"
JUDGE Wits ESTIMATE.
Judge s. b. witt, of the Hastings Court,
| said: Judge Crump was one Of the court
lest gentlemen, one OF the best lawyers
one Of the most brilliant advocates al
the bar, l have ever known in my time
He was the kindest lawyer to the young
men Of his profession l ever saw l car
recall many instances in which l am In
debted to him for assistance and advice
II will be many year before Richmond
will see his Ike again. The whole com
munlty will feel the loss Of such a man
and with him passes out Of existence th'
last of the giants for which the Richmond
Bar was conspicuous in times past"
EXPRESSION FROM CAPTAIN WISE
Captain George D. Wise said: Il first be
came acquainted with Judge Crump wher
I began the practice of law, after the war
At that time he and John B. Young were
I'm nearly all Of the most important crimi
nal cases here. Judge Crump was no
! only one Of the best posted lawyers IN th'
| state. but was one of the brightest anC
most astute members of the Virginia Bal
with whom l ever came in contact. H'
never lost any points as TO the law In
case in which ne was engaged. Before
iurv he was forcible and effective l wal
very much attached to Judge Crump. III
was one of the brightest conversationalisti
7 ever knew; he possessed a fund or ntor
nation upon all subjects. and was full
interesting "reminiscences concerning th'
state and city and men Of his earlier days
Judge Crump was one of the purest men
ever knew"
WAS RICHLY ENDOWED.
Major Robert Stiles, long close friend
Of Judge Crump's. said Of him:
II &c impossible for me just now tc
sneak of Judge Crump in any quiet, bal
anced way. much less properly to ana
1--WE or in fit terms TO eulogize his rare
and matchless qualities Of head anc
and heart. or the purity and beauty OF
bis life To me he was, first Of all, my
holoved and revered friend, and at thi;
moment l so sincerely mourn his deatf
that T cannot fifty characterize his life
seldom or never have 1 known man sc
richly endowed by his Creator with
brilliant powers and loving gentle al
| fections.
As citizen. none ever compassed hin
IN patriotic devotion and faithful valu
able service TO the State or the city. A q
LAWYER he was great, even among The
giants of the great past Of the Virginia
por In many departments Of profes
eional service he excelled, and in seve
raj have never met his equal As a con
versationalist, he was almost unrivalleC
in a certain. exquisite purity and beauty
and charm.
put as a man and a friend, he wa'
truest and tenderest and best; and hi
family life was as pure and beautiful a.
ANYTHING earthly can be. He never made
public profession of religion. but hi
faith was as simple as that of little
child. and for long years his life was I
calm and consistent expression of tn
most beautiful spirit Of Christianity. HI
never really recovered from the sat
blow which several years ago befel
him in the death OF his beloved wife
and 70 all who knew them in their love