In re the application for the probate of the will of Bush

The Surrogate.

The masterly argument of counsel for the contestant greatly impressed me, and I took up the record for examination on final consideration strongly biased in favor of his contention. His conduct of this proceeding has been so admirable that I feel it to be my duty to commend him. He had apparently ample grounds for the contest, and he has throughout the case displayed all the qualities of a safe adviser and a skilled and eloquent advocate. He has been animated by motives resting on perfect good faith in the commencement of the contest, and his methods throughout have been honest…