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Memoir of the Life of the
Honorable William Blowers Bliss - Page 45 |
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Nova Scotia and for many years one of our leading
Judges; upright, honest and talented. This province sustained a great loss
when he retired from the Bench.
Resolved, that this House will adjourn on
Thursday next to attend the funeral in a body, and that a copy of these
resolutions be sent to the widow and family of the deceased.
Mr. Blanchard said he had great pleasure in seconding
that Resolution. He had had the pleasure since 1842,
when he went to the Bar first of practicing
before His Honor Judge Bliss! and he could say that if ever Nova Scotia
had a Judge of integrity, knowledge and ability that was the man. He was
not saying anything about the other Judges but in Judge Bliss there was
something above and beyond all he had yet mentioned. He was a Christian
and a good man in every sense of the words. To pass and carry out this
Resolution was as little as this House could do. Judge Bliss had long been
here as a member and had adorned the debates and business of the House
with his fine talents and high character. He (Mr. B.) was glad now and
then of these oases in the deserts, these rosebushes among thorns, these
occasions when all could lay aside their differences and unite to do honor
to an able and good man. This was one of them. He knew of no man who had
gone to the happy world above whose departure should be more regretted.
Mr. DesBrisay said he had great pleasure in supporting
the Resolution which had been moved by the Hon. Attorney General and
seconded by the Hon. leader of the opposition The good name and fame of
Judge Bliss were not confined to Halifax, but was known throughout Nova
Scotia. He was a man of rare talent, of finished education, of sterling
integrity and of the highest principle. He was indeed what the poet calls
"A Christian, the highest style of man."
The resolution was then passed unanimously.
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