Evening journal., 1898-06-25
1een equallea BY but few in the profess

been equaned by but few in the profess
sion.
On the third day Of May, 1892, the
confidence Of the executive bestowed
upon him the highest judicial o1ice OF
the state and the selection met with
the general appreciation OF the bar and
the puh.ic AS a judge, he was re-
markably patient, courteous and con-
siderate to all who appeared before
lhim, as impartial TO the solici-
tors, as to those between whom he ad-
minlstered justice. He possessed an
adjustment and balance OF moral and
intellectual elements that gave him
self poise and equilibrium OF character,
which enabled him 10 consider all
questions In a calm and dispassionate
manner-elements essential for the
making OF a good chancellor.
His judicial opinions, now in process
OF publication, are the best evidences
Of his ability as Judge, and will place
him in the front rank among those who
have filled the high Office OF chancel-
lor. The press, the people, the bar and
lthebench OF hesitate all expressed their
sincere regret when he resigned and
returned to the practice Of his profess
sion.
To his great mental qualities he adj
ded a host Of virtues. Affectionate as
a son, devoted as a husband, almost
} too indu.gent as a father, he was a
kind and generous friend, of exceed
ing liberality. His purse was open to
those he loved and esteemed with al
most a careless confidence. Little con-
versant with, and somewhat needless
OF the mere conventionalities of So
ciety. there was a charm in the cor
> diality OF his manner which endeared
I him to his friends and attracted and
} fascinated even his ordinary acquaint-
2 ances.
One Of his strong characteristics was
}, he always had an abundance Of leisure,
!, No one ever found him too busy to
/, give his time whether for counsel or a
}, social talk. Young members OF the
= bar. and sometimes Old ones, friends
acquaintances and even strangers
a sought his advice which was freely
i and frankly given. His kindness oi
e heart and love Of mankind made 1t 9
II pleasure to give them the benefits o
l. his opinions, based upon his remark
e ably sound judgment OF men and ar
l. fairs, and given out OF the fullness o
d his heart and without thought OF re
d ward. These traits found responsive
le feeling in the hearts OF those wh'
ie came in contact with him, and was on
h OF the secrets OF the nigh esteem an
regard in which he was held by tn
NJ people generally. 1t was these qualitie
re of heart, added to his more than ord
l. nary ability that made for him muc
20 Ct his political following, for his polit
h cal strength was not in the machine
o. but in the hearts Of the people. II
loved his state. and though never
IN member Of its legislative bodies, he e.
Sc ercised a remarkable influence upo
he it's legislation Many members of II
IN Assembly sought his advice, which VIZ
D. always given in the line Of conserv'
lis tism and for the best interest of Il
it. state as he saw II. Though a stror
purity man, he always opposed Il
he passage OF any law for the advantai
eir Of the party in power unless it wou
ch bear the test that that party would
sir willing for the law, OF consider IL IA
by and Just to it should it be in the m
lis nority. That high sense Of justice az
right from which he never departs
10 always constrained him to oppose Il
Ie proposition that the end justified u
to means.
le- He was honored with positions
lc- trust He was clerk Of the Senate, a
torney for Levy Court Of his count
ow secretary OF state and chancellor.
lis entered into all OF these Offices with
I'd keen conscience and a high regard
duty. He left them with a record ere
rs, liable to himself and his state
be Such in brief was the life of Jam
TT, L. WOlcott the announcement OF who
on sudden death on the morning Of I
he 3Oth day Of March last past cast
me gloom over the entire state and fill
nd the hearts OF her people with sOrro
lr- He who had been a sincere friend,
i'm able and conscientious lawyer, an u
IN right judge, was cut down apparent
lch without warning, in the very prime
a life, and at the time OF the greatest {
re- poHtunities and possibilities for usef
my ness TO his state. He had, howev
the been faithful in every trust. he
lived a life without reproach, and
left a record that is an honor to
ear slate, a comfort and sOlace to his IA
in lily and friends, and a fit example
ru- the young and rising generation.
OFT, / now ask for the tribute TO
i'm memory Of those honors-vain thou
eg- they be-which custom has rende
a sacred, and to which his high endC
he rSnts and eminent public services
ion well entitled it,"
'lde l ask that these resolutions be spr,
rem upon the records Of this court.
his
lus- SEVEN WISE MEN ELECT.
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