Evening journal., 1901-02-05
MEN OF LAW
HONOR MARSHALL
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by its light have toiled on, hoped on--if
not 10 win immortal fame, at least TO gain
that which is always of equal valuc-t tho
respect and confidence of their fellow
men.
il is not given TO every lawyer TO hc
renowned, or TO every judge TO be great.
But it is possible for everyone TO be
honest diligent, faithful and true. Suchl
nt least, ! am sure has been the bench
Of Delaware during the history of our
State. Many good and able judges have
sat thereon. Many opinions of excep-
tional merit have been handed down
therefrom; and such as have made strong
impressions on the courts Of others states
1t would be pleasant to briefly refer toI
those worthy men Of the past but time
will not permit it,. 1t is always delight
TO recall the name of Clayton. Gipin and
the rest who have made our reports u-
minous with their clear and learned eX-
positions Of the law. Splendid lawyers
they We're, in love with their work forI
It's very self They were men OF large
learning, strong character and intrinsic
worth Their best memorials consist in
the high regard with which they are still
cherished and the able opinions that per-
petuate their names. No class of our citi-
zcns has ever rendered better service to
the State and none should be remember
ed with greater regard. 1t is generally
conceded that the highest courts of this
commonwealth have compared very fav-
Orahly in the past with those of our sister
states, and | am more than proud to say
that no member thereof has ever brought
discredit or disgrace upon the noble pro-
fessiOn which we all so much love. We
know full well that those good men and
true, for the bench of our State fixed the
standard high, and made its reputation
great. II is our chief concern and fond
est hope that such standard may not be
lowered, that such reputation be never
lost.
Mr. President a hundred years have
passed away since the day we commem-
crate Tonight. Since then modern learn
ing. energy and opportunity have accom-
plishcd much. We are amazed at the
wonders of art The achievements of sci
encc have been marvellous indeed. Pro-
grcss has advanced with rapid strides
everywhere. Old things have largely
passed away-behold nearly all things are
new.
with smoking axle hot with speed, with
stecds of fire and steam.
Wide walked to-day leaves yesterday be-
hind him like dream;
still from thc hurryng train of life Hy
backward far and fast,
The milestones of the fathers-the land
marks of the past
Everything is thought to be greater ana
better than it was. But is it SO with
mant Washington Hamilton and Mar
shall were great men in their day there
have been no greater since. The soldier,
statesman, judge. each was illustrious in
his time unequallod in his sphere.
Surely this nation was wonderfully
blessed in its early history. and we need
not marvel so much at the superstructure
when we know the foundations were laid
by such master hands.
1t is familiar saying that kind
Providence has kept careful watch over
the destinies OF this republic, even from
the time Of its birth ! firmly believe it
true that such oycrrulne power mas bccu
present i'm every storm and trial the gov
crnment has ever known. But am also
nNAA AAhA AilNlN MAAt never MNlllNn akfn-
cies more lit to cooperate with the VIII
! Divine than were found in that splendid
galaxy of men of whom Marshall was by
no means least. They built the ship and
prepared it's chart for a long and danger
Gus voyage; and we sincerely hope that
those who in the time TO como shall he on
trusted with their precious work may be
as true to the commonwcal, as unsclfish
i'm their country's cause
The life of Chief Justice Marshall is
an invaluable possession for any nation.
! Its memory is an inspiration for any pro-
fession. It's commemoration is a credit
TO amy people. His reputation is perma-
ncnt and secure. His fame is as endur-
ing as the underlying principles Of the
law ne interpreted SO well. Let us trust
that the constitution of his country, and
of our. which he could and did so ably
eXpound may live and be cherished as
fondly and as long as his great and Illus
trious name.
III star were Quenched on high.
For ages would it light