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 The Supreme Court of Maine. noting a natural repose, somewhat grave de portment and noted in all his transactions for his readiness of decision, honesty and

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His aptitude as a scholar decided his par ents to give the son a liberal education. He was accordingly put to school at Gorham

JOHN ANDREW PETERS. fidelity. The mother was of a lively tem perament, good nature and quick sensibility. These qualities, with a fine sense of humor and ready sympathy, were ever apparent. Mirthful and fond of wit, she had the faculty of drawing the same qualities from others.

Academy, where he fitted for Yale, graduat ing there in 1842 with high honors. The title of his graduating part at Yale was " The Pro fession of Politics," and was a statesmanlike production. Having decided to enter the legal profession he took a course at the