St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-01-18

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Morrill,, has enough of the patriarch IN
his appearance TO step into the shoes OF
the late 'lather of the senate" His
beard as Represented in the portraits is
only second to that oil Sanford Dole. He
has been nearly 80 years in the supreme
court, and will be substantial addition
to the New England coutingent.-[ Bos-
ton Record.
A Career Gracefully Rounded Off.
Judge Ross's long aud excellent service
on the supreme court bench has made
him known throughout the state, and
he has the respect and confidence of all
our people. He is sure to make safe,
conservative and conscientious senator,
who will guard the interests of his con-
stituency and who will give his influence
and vote to the side OF the right in ma
tional affairs. AS personal matter, his
senatorial honor will gracefully round off
and complete life the best energies OF
which have been given to the service OF
the public, and all Vermont will wish
him well in his new position OF dignity
and honor Burlington News.
Caledonia County Honored.
There can be no question raised as to
Mr.. Ross's ability to maintain the dig
nifty OF the office. He is man oil mature
years and ripe judgment. His service OF
nearly thirty years as a Judge OH the
bench of Vermonts supreme court has
given him wide reputation as deep
% f 0;l i itti Hill DID t
Caledonia county has been honored in
the selection OF her eminent son to this
! position of exalted trust and Importance.
The Gazette IN proffering congratula-
tiuns to Senator Ross will assert that he
will reflect the same credit on Vermont
in his new position as he has brought to
the bench during his long tenure OF office
asjudge Hardwck Gazette.
Interview with Senator Proctor.
"He and were classmates in college.
We both graduated in the class OF 1851
at Dartmouth Jonathan, you see, that's
plain going Yankee name. He had no
middle name. He and have been friends
for years. was the youngest OF the
class, and Jonathan was one OF the older
ones.
"Tbe appointment is very satisiac-
tory one to YOU:
"Oh, very much so, answered the SEN
ator. IL have understood that the gov
ernor wished to name some capable man
who was not among the declared can
didates and in this his selection was a
very happy one, Judge Ross will be
heard from in the senate, His long and
honorable career of the supreme bench o
! 20 az, ~ nT
character and ability. He knows how
to present his views in clear and logca
language. The senate will be pleased tc
listen to him when he speaks,
A Man Close to the People.
In the appointment oil Chief justice
Jonathan Ross OF st. Johnsbury to fiji
the vacancy the Governor has agar
shown sound judgment and entire free
dom from the lrammels of politics. Che
Justice Ross is a man well known anC
universally respected throughout thu
state. His long and laborious public LII
is without even the suggestion OF asian
He is a man OF high ability; deel
thinker and keen reasoner, fully abreas
OF the times and alive to the issues OF tn
day, withal close to tine people and kind,
and sympathetic in disposition, and tn
: impressions he received from his earl,
struggles for start in life have neve
been eradicated by subsequent success
bennington Banner.
A Worthy Successor to Morrill,.
. While the many friends OF Gov. Dl
lingham continue to express regret tina
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| can question the ability and high stand
ing Judge Ross So far as we hav
9 been able to learn the selection OF Iudg
, Ross is received with favor here and it /
8 conceded that he will he a worthy SUE
p cessor to Senator Morrill, Il Swanto
! ! Courier.
4 Will Command Respect Everywhere.
t The appointment OF Judge Ross will a
. once command respect throughout tn
S country owing to the exalted positio
r which he has filled upon the supren
+ bench OF our state, and this consderatio
alone will lead many people to sanclio
t the Governors choice. A glance at h
G varied career will show that he is we
D qualified by experience in public affairs t
: represent our state in any legislatiN
6 tribunal. A Judge of our supreme coul
:. since 1870 and chief judge OF that trib,
d nal since $780, he has established an Ell
n viable reputation for his high sense
d honor, his judicial fairness and his loft
s character. To his legal and judicialq qua
S ifcations he adds other desirable uua
ties, having rendered the state valuab
e and important service as a member
# our former Vermont board of education
l. and having served as state senate
n with credit. He will make careiu