The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1922-01-26

the hEht Is stili larry good and Il
would be wrong not TO do It." He had
spoken not in terms Of authority or
anger; but in such a way that they
realized the truth Of what he said.
They were all fine fellows and he
touched their manhood. The ninth
inning was played in the waning light
and Arlington won. Mr. Munson
would have liked TO have won that
game as much as any Of them; but he
wanted 70 win il fairly, II at all.
/ In 1889 Mr. Munson was appointed
by Governor Dillingham; an Associate
Judge Of the Supreme Court and he
continued TO be n member thereof for
twenty-eight years; and for the last
two years Of that period he was Chief
Justice. II am correct in my recol-
lection. but three members Of that
Court in all the past have had longer
terms than he, and perhaps but two.
need not speak at length OF his
labors while a member Of that high
Court. He recognized the honor which
the Office gave him, and fully realized
the duties and responsibilities that
came with II.
He was constant student Of the
law. While he presided at the County
Courts ! was at his house, where his
Office then was, quite often in connec-
tion with my profession, and at times
afterwards and always found him In
his Office with his books.
The industry which he brought TO
the discharge of his judicial duties
soon "bore fruit" he continued 20
grow in knowledge OF the law as the
years went by; and many Of his
opinions, especially in the later years,
clearly show that he was versed in the
law OF each case, and sound reasoner
in its application to the facts, and
they will endure through the years to
come as monuments TO his industry
and learning, and as part OF the law Of
the State as judicially determined.
At the close OF his last term, pur-
suant to a determination made two
years before, as shown by his memoir
andum then made, he declined a re-
election that he might cease from his
labors' and enjoy during his remain
ing days the peace and quietude Of b>
home and family he loved so well.
Judge Munson for four sessions was
a member Of the Legislature Of Yer
mont,
In 1872, 1874 and 1882 he was a
member Of the House from Manches-
ter and 1878 a member Of the Senate
from Bennington county.
At all Of these sessions he was a
useful and influential member.
He stood high in the esteem Of his
associate members, for they soon rec
ognized his ability and fairness as
legislator, and that he had no taxes TO
grind" but was giving his best efforts
for the good Of the Commonwealth.
His maiden speech was made early
in the session Of 1872, in support Of a
bill then before the House TO appropri-
ate money for the monument in Tin
mouth to mark the then unmarked
yrave Of Nathaniel Chapman, a soldier
ind eminent jurist who did so much
or Vermont in Colonial and Revolu-
ionary days.
That speech has fortunately been
,reoerved. For the purity Of its die
ion, the clearness Of its expression,
Is keen logic and persuasive elo-
uence 1t might be placed, without
uffering by comparison, with many Of
he great speeches that have come
own to us from the past. II is a
lassic.
Judge Munson in 1882 married Mary
'urton, daughter Of Rev. A. b. Camp
ell OF Mendon, III. An estimable
ldy, respected and esteemed by all.
ne was a distant relative Of the
1dge
| will not trespass upon the sacred
ess Of their domestic relations, only
D add that their marriage was most
Apply one and the life they lived to-
ether.
Judge Munson recognized the fact
hat he in common with every citizen
wed TO a greater or less extent GER
lin duties to the town and community
which he lived. He never forgot
lis and never sought 20 avoid his
uty. He was town clerk Of Manches-
T FOR ten years while 10 practice, and
le records Of that town show row
.ithful he was IN the discharge of his
liies.
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