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leaders have arisen in every department of social life, 

 in the learned professions, among the devotees to fine 

 arts, in the regions of invention, in the explorations of 

 natural science, in mechanical pursuits, in those of 

 commerce, and even in the department of agriculture. 

 Occasionally some noted one has lifted his standard of 

 attainment higher than that of any of his predecessors^ 

 and has gone forward beyond their utmost reach. 

 Such men are among the best gifts to the world, of a 

 beneficent God. It is through their agency society 

 makes progress. They lead the onward way. Their 

 lives lend attractive force to that which is truly valu- 

 able. They present models for imitation, and their 

 achievements stimulate to a generous rivalry. Their 

 standard, " full high advanced," is ever visible, and it 

 calls, with a noiseless but persuasive voice, to those 

 who are behind to move onward. No one can over- 

 estimate the value of such a life to young men in the 

 legal profession, if it be kept ever in view. If they 

 have not mistaken their calling, it must win their ad- 

 miration, and stir the noblest impulses of their hearts. 

 It is a perpetual reproof of contentment with any at- 

 tainments less than the highest possible, a rebuke of 

 character and conduct unbecoming the best aims, and 

 it gives courage for the grandest efforts. 



Happily the lessons of such a life are beyond the 

 reach of death. They are the rightful property of 

 more than one generation. They ought never to fade 

 into oblivion. To preserve them with gratitude for 



