Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-21

those who spoke in behalf Of Judge P's. cleo.
ton to the Norfolk District declared their belief
that Gen. Taylor was not the choice OF the ma
iority of the Delegates of the District, &c.
When the roll Of the House was called, the
vote was for Taylor 68, Parker 81. The joint
vote of the two Houses was for 1. 76, +. 70
so that Robert B. Tay lor was elected Judge OF the
General Court, to be assigned to the srst Cir
cult
Mr. Macfarland then nominated John F.
May as Judge of the second Circuit. lie was
accordingly elected, having received every vote
of both Houses, viz: al.
1t being late. the House suspended the vote
and adjourned till tomorrow morning 9 O'Clock.
HOUSE OF DELEeATEs.-APRILi9 ~
Yesterday Oh motion of Mr.. Yancey, the House
resolved that when it adjourns to-day, 1t VIII ad
jouru sane die.
Election of Judges.--On motion OF Mr.. Bay
ly, the House proceeded 10 the iur'her eiee''o"
of Circuit Court Judges.
For the Sd Circuit Of the Cd District, (Accomac,
Northampton, Warwick, York, Elizabeth City.
James City and Charles City,) Mr.. Bayly, sup
ported by Mr.. Jones, nominated Judge Abel +.
Upshur. of NORTHAMPTON, NOV Judge OF the
General COurt.) who was reelected, receiving
all the votes given.
For the 4th Circuit, Mr.. Jones nominated
Judge James Semple, (now in the General Court.)
Mr.. Wright nominated WIN. Brown, Esq.
chancellor Of the Williamsburg District.) j..
Mr.. Halyburton supported the nomination OF
Judge Semple.
Mr.. Brodnax, regretting that two Judges should
be brought IN nomination, both OF whom were en-
titled to the respect aud confidence of the coun-
try. stated the reasons which would influence him
to Give the preference to Chancellor Brown-one
of which was. that Judge Semple was Professor
of Law at William and Mary.
Mr.. Jones said that the profits of Professor
were little more than $780, and was an argument
IN his favor, indicating as it did, superior know
ledge of the science of the law.
Mr.. Leigh said he was called upon to choose
between man rather in the decline OF life,
Judge Semple) and one in the prime of his days
between one who had provided for his children,
and one who had young family between enc
who held another lucrative Office, and one who
would be driven to the bar again, for his llvell-
hood-under these circumstances, and heartily
regretting the necessity, he was compelled to pre-
fer Chancellor Brown.
Mr.. HALLIBURTON and Mr.. Wright, added few
words, when the question was taken, and result
ed thus:
For Brown, SO: for Semple, 80.
In the Senate, Judge Brown received Is,
Judge Semple Is. SoJudge Brown was elected.
For the 5th Circuit, Mr.. Newton nominated
John Tayloe Lomax, lat present Judge OF the
General Court,) who was unanimously re-elect-
ed.
For the 9th Circuit, Mr.. Marshall NOM mated
John Scott, ESD Of Fauquier, who was elected
by general vote.
For the eth Circuit, Mr.. Leigh nominated
William Brockenbrough, Ia Judge of the late
General COurt,) who was unanimously reelected.
For the 9Th Circuit, Mr.. Yancey nominated
Judge WIN. Daniel, (at present in the General
Court who was reelected nearly unanimously
For the 9th Circuit, Mr.. Watkins nominated
VIM. Leigh, Esq. Of Halifax.
Mr. Knox nominated John w. Lewis, Esq. OF
Meckenburg.
Mr.. Green supported the nomination Of MIR.
Leigh.
Mr.. Goode supported the nomination of Mr..
Lewis.
MIR. Shell supported the nomination of MIR.
Lewis.
Mr.. Witcher supported the nomination of Mr..
Leigh.
Mr.. spurlock supported the nomination of
Mr.. Leigh.
Mr.McFarland supported the nomination OF
Mr.. Lewis.
NJ. Gh0lson supported The nomination Oh MT.
Lewis.
Mr.. Gilmer suppor, the nomination of Mr.
Leigh.
The vote was ae follows:
For Leigh, "a; Lewis, As.
In the Senate NJ Leigh got 9-Mr. Lewis O.
Total. Leigh 75-Lewis 6s.
So VIM. Leigh, Esq was elected.
For the roth Circuit, Mr.. Witcher supported
by Mr.. Dyer, nominated Judge Fleming Saun-
ders, (now in the-General Court who was una
nimously elected.
For the 18th Circuit, Mr.. Gibson nominated
Judge Richard H. Field, of Culpepper, NOW in
the General Court.) who was unanimously re-
elected.
On motion of Mr.. McCue, the House took 7
recess until O'Clock:
EVENING SESS ON.
The House proceeded to elect Judge for the
18th Circuit.
MIR. Garland of Nelson. supported by Messrs.
Garland of Amherst Kenny. Gilmer, Moore,
and Christian, nominated Lucas p. Thomson,