some twelve hours in the whole, in the most forcible, in the clearest, and in the most satisfactory light. It was the mercantile part of the case, the integrity of the accounts, some questions of usury, the nature of the relations between this country and England, in regard to exchange, and the financial rules which regulate dealings in exchange— the whole question of commercial accounts and mercantile usage: and he presented every thing regarding them with a fullness of knowledge, not only of mercantile and general law, but of the financial history of the time, in such a manner that it left none of us the slightest doubt of the success of the cause in that particular.

He was subsequently engaged, as I believe has been already mentioned, in what is known as the Barthrop Will Case. Having been present when he made a portion of his argument, and having gone over the same ground as his substitute in the case, after his health failed him, I may be permitted to say that there the reputation acquired by him was not only not lessened, but increased. It involved the entire doctrine of charitable uses, an inquiry into the civil and ecclesiastical law, as well as the common and statute law of England and of this state; and he made himself master of the subject. Happy will he be who represents the same interest, when the next discussion shall take place, if he can approach to the power and success of the argument which William Kent presented when the cause was in his hands.

And now, Mr. President, nothing is left us but the melancholy duty of paying our tribute of respect to the memory of a good and great man. He has suffered in contrast with his father, having, as has been said, had the misfortune (and in some respects it is a misfortune) of "inheriting a great name." Doubtless, it has its advantages-the advantages of early association-of imbibing, from such a father, day by day, and week by week, almost insensibly, the knowledge which he possesses, and which he willingly pours forth for the benefit of his son. But it has also its disadvantages. If he had been the son of one less distinguished he would, doubtless, have shone with a greater lustre.

It has been said, in reference to meetings of this description, that they are almost entirely eulogistic. In some sense the remark is a true one; but it would be difficult, if not impossible, to select the person who, in reference to him whom we now mourn, would suggest any fault in his character, except that which is common to every one, as a portion of the lot of his humanity.

Happy should we all be that he was one of our number-happy may any Bar be, that has among its members such a man as WILLLAM KENT!

Ex-Recorder TILLOU said:

May I add a few words to the memory of this excellent man? I knew him for many years. I held for him sentiments of respect and admiration. All that has been, on this occasion, said of him, is true. He was, really, a gentleman of many virtues, of extensive learning, of extraordinary abilities. Yet in the picture of his character, which has been so eloquently presented, all its hues and blendings may not have been fully delineated.

His qualities of mind, of thought, of feeling, of judgment; his refined delicacy and sensibility; his modesty; his good sense, and his devotion to truth and fidelity, shone forth in his conduct and his actions. While his talents, his industry and erudition, produced admiration-his kindness of heart, his gentleness, his benevolence of disposition, and his unvarying and graceful affability, secured to him esteem and affection.

Many years ago, when he was circuit judge, I was officially associated with him, in the court of oyer and terminer. The profound learning in criminal law which he then displayed, the ready promptness with which he applied legal principles and decided important questions, and his easy reference to authorities, manifested, as it seemed to me, a rare accuracy of memory and judgment. But, more than these, the candor, compassion and impartiality, the dignity and the uniform suavity with which he presided, compelled respect and attachment. Even the condemned were disarmed of all sense of injustice by his gentleness and kindness.

It is said that the education of Judge Kent, his training, and the good influences which were around him, essentially contributed to form his character. So far as this is applicable to his mental acquisitions, his habits, his professional pursuits, and the direction of his literary tastes, it, no doubt, is true; but his amiable disposition, his affability, his gentleness and pure impulses, were gifts of nature which no art could create, no training could bestow. From these flowed the grace and beauty of his manner; from these, his power over the hearts of others.

It is related of Petrarco, that, upon the trial of a case, he was summoned as a witness, and after the examination of the other witnesses he was called, and that on his offering to be sworn, the magistrate shut the book, and said, "No, Petrarco, your word is sufficient." However questionable may have been the legality of the act, this public homage to that distinguished man was a high honor. Ages have passed, and yet the record of it remains; generations have read

it; ages and future generations will come, and still the record will be read, and the great virtue of truth will, for all time, be known as one of those of which that fascinating poet and scholar was possessed. And this high quality belonged also to Judge Kent: he was its votary, its worshipper, its practiser; he was tenacious in his strict adherence to it, in spirit as well as letter, and therefore was candid in all his statements: no suppression of a fact, no equivocation, no vague, ambiguous statements, would be tolerated by him; the truth he regarded as the basis of honor.

Judge Kent, in his friendships, was fervent, constant and unfaltering, as is verified by all those who stood in that relationship to him. On an occasion similar to this, (the decease of his friend, Judge Edwards,) in this same room, he pronounced a eulogy to the memory of the deceased, eminently impressive and eloquent-long remembered for its elegance and its taste, and for the deep and exquisite feeling which he then manifested.

Again: Judge Kent was not only eminent as an advocate, but as chamber counsel. And herein he was not only a legal adviser, but also a pacificator. Not only did he place before his client a legal view and exposition of his rights and remedies, but presented to him also a statement of the consequences of litigation, whether successful or unsuccessful, and candidly advised him what was best for his interests, his comfort, or his reputation: his advice was that of a kind friend, as well as counsel.

He was opulent in all that is opulent. He was wealthy in mental acquisition, in a vast store of learning, in a multitude of happy recollections, and in the respect, friendship and attachment of the good, the virtuous and the talented. He was pure in mind, in thought, in impulse. His was an uncommon union of great virtues and great abilities. His life is now a vision of the past—but one which presents a beautiful and interesting episode in human history