The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-03-23

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portray the true characteristics OF Mr.. Farnsn-
dis. His great legal ability, bis many mental
| attainm ents Of the Highest order, his gentle
and courteous demeauer, upon all cccasio:ie,
| marked him as great lawy er, anobie gentle
man ard beloved fellow citizen. His ad-
vice, either as member { the bar or as u
citizen of the community was sought after
and received with a noted degree CT conf
| dence in his judgment. lie was one of that
old school Of lawyers, now so rapidly passing
| away, who drew to themselves a clientage by
| the possession of high legal abilities; and an
inherent conception of legal ethics that for
| babe to the practice of the law all those ex-
tranecus circumstances which detract from
the exalted character of the legal profession.
Walter w. Preston.-I wish to lay small
wreath on the bier Of cur distinguished
brother who as crossed over the dark river
and Joined the silent majority. Mr.. Farnan~
dis was very able lawyer, an eloquent ad-
vocate, ripe scholar and man of most
cultivated manners Besides this, he had a
wide knowledge gained from his experience
In official life. He represented his county in
both branches OF the Legislature and when
elected to the Senate his personal popularity
was sufficient to to overcome the majority
against his party. He was elected president
Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and was
offered the nomination for the Governorship
OF the State at a time when q nomination was
equivalent to an election. While not with
out reasonable ambition MIR. Farnandis never
sought public office, and every public place
be ever held came to him without solicitation.
All Of US can remember the sweet smile, the
charming manner, the gentle voice and the
elegance Of diction of this most polished
member of our bar. And as he was the last
of his generation of able men here, we who
have heard him and knew MIN well, can form
a better estimate of the character and quality
OF the attorneys of this conrt of fifty years
ago, some of whom were the equals of Mr..
Farnandis. He WIS the priuce CT hosts and
most indulgent to his employ ees. He &C.
cupied patriarchal position in his own house
hold where he was spoken OF as the "marster".
| have seen 10 the little town OF Ayr, in
Scotland, the words written b. the poet
Burns and placed on the tomb over the grave
OF his father which seem to me particularly
appropriate to the life and character of Mr..
Farnandis.
oh We whose cheek the tear of pity stains
DraW near WIN pipus reverence ana atteno.
The tender parent and the generous friend.
The tender heart that felt for human woe,
The dauntless heart that feared no human
pride.
The friend of man to vice alone foe
For even his feeling leaned to virtues side.
Remarks were also made of highly eulogis-
tic style by Messls. j. I. C.. Hopkins, Geo.
Y. Maynadier and David Wilson.
Mr.. VanBibber said: l can add but very
little to what has been already said. There
were but few men like MIR. Farnandis. His
example was always for the bettermsnt of the
bar, for Its elevation and advancement. l
feel that am better for having known him.
His influence was beneficial to me. l remem |
Der his last appearance in active practice. 1t
was in Aberdeen during the condemnation
of the Baltimore aud Ohio Rail- |
road. | distinctly recolect that speech. 1t |
was one of the most finished, most erudite and |
polished that ever beard, and it has left its |
influence upon me. can only add my tribute |
to his ability and worth, as one who knew and |
highly respected him.
Judge Waters in closing the meating said: |
It is rarely that any bar has the privilege of |
the memory Of such man as
Henry D. Farnaudis. 1t is almost impossible |
to conceive the benefits derived by this bar |
from his association. His influence for good |
Ia beyond expression. He was the connect
Ing link between us and the old School of |
will be accounted as the older members OF |
bar hope that we will be regarded as we re-
gard Mr.. Farnandis. His services to us are |
not lost, but will remain for our example for |
many years. l considered Henry w. Archer |
and Henry u. Farnandis the equals of any
the bar reached back to the days when the |
most distinguished and ablest lawyers in |
came to Hartford to practice. l an
sure that-while they may not have been in
Innate with him-the youngest members of |
bar cannot but feel his influence. We cannot |
speak OF his death ex: city as a loss. His |
and influence remain with us. If our |
bar is happily free from what is known as
sharp practice, 1t ia due to the labors and ex-
amples of such men as Mr.. Farnapdis and his |
1t is impossible for us to |
fully realize the debt we owe him. This uni |
versal expression OF the esteem in which he is |
held, is gratifying. These expressions and |
The reverence which was felt toward him is |
bis best and highest eulogy. The court will |
direct the resolutions to be placed upon the
minute book.