Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-10-29

fune.s, IL not the divinity. Of the present system
Ma. Shelley does not literally make shrines for tho
Chsncery Court, but he certainly makes silver speeches
for liz by which he has, PEI hsps, as much wealth as
had Dem.trius by his wares.
As farther illustration, let us suppose, that large
portion OF the people OF Old Spain DESTROYS OF hava
ing general to,eraiion of all religions, aud abolition
OF the nqnisiou; would the friends Of these changes
act wisely il they elected Pope, PonliH Bishop,
ether high digni,aris OF the church TO determine
these questions. Or suppose, that large portion Of tho
people of this STATE to desire by come legislative
act TO put stop to all l. eres; would they act wisely
by eiecting talented Lottery broker to rerressnt
them Certainly, they would not. YETI IL they should
do so, they perhaps, would not act unwisely than
we should do, If we elected Maj Shelby. Besides 1t
ough, 10 be forgotten that the gentlemen Of the
Bar have had the control of the Legislature for up
wards OF forty yesrs tor, il cannot be denied that this
H. aud la teeu government Of Lawyers during the
whole OF this period, the greater part OF II. They
have had majority in the S,nae. and sometmes two
to one, and in the lower house always goodiy num-
Der, which put II as .fectua,y in their power TO have
introduced good ytem of Jurisprudence under tho
old Constitution. have any right To expect under
the new ons But what Is the result Of chair iaooursi
Court OF Appeals, CHI ked up with mass OF
.ndng litigation, the common retreat OF all the great
knaves Of the State; Chsncery Court equally over
whemed with business, the receptacle OF all the frauds
and urss of the districts each having cults their
iookes old nearly the Courts themselves and the
very inability 10 dispatch the business which goes into
them Is one circumstance which is continually inviting
more and more INFO them daily. And when turn
our attention TO suits of less grade, find great
deal OF little, petty business which might be adjusted
WIN little delay, and little costs before single Magis
trate taxed with cost often TO amount equal TO the
principal, and sometimes 10 double and treble that
amount, well with unnecessary delay. Having
failed TO remedy these evils for long time, why
trust the matter TO their care any longer And might
add, that the and unmercitul long speeches
made by them, is such the time and patience
OF the house. as well the Treasury, as TO cons
tute very great objection TO Lawyers Legislators.
have no objection 10 Maj. Shelley man, il
were compelled TO be represented by Lawyer, l do
not know but would lief he should be the as
any other. And, may add that so far as L have had
dealing with gentlemen OF that professions have found
the greater portion of them be high minded, honest
honorable in their private dealings But there
certain interests which will not willingly entrust any
one class OF citizens with; and is, that of giving up
the power OF legisstng the judiciary TO the Law
yers-l am against the whole OF them Legislators.
And do hope that the day is not far distant, when the
suifages OF the useful, productive part of the
nifty will only be bestowed those who assist them in
bearing the burdens OF the community.
Surprising that this idea of the necessity of electing
talented law characters TO represent u.s. may exist N
other parts of the State well in Augusta county,
will thank the Editors of The Enquirer and of the
Wing it they will give this communication place in
their respective papers JOSEPH FAWCETT.