Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-12-11
COMMUNICATIONS.
Fop THE WHO.
For THE WHO.
To tie Members of the Senate and House Of De-
Iegofes of VirO

volvo upon you to fill by election, the vacancy now
| filled by temporary Executive appointment, which
has occurred in the Office of Judge Of the Superior
Court of Law and Chancsry, for Tie 18th Judicial
Circuit, by the resignation Of Judge William
Browne, Esq
The election of somo other individual than him
who now holds it by Executive appointment, is
wished and expected by large majority of the
=. people, well as ny great portion of the bar of
the Circuit. The appointment Of Judge Semple.
by the Executive, disappointed their hopes and
wishes. 1t is Not my design, however,, to ccnsure
the Executive. The wishes of the Circuit could
not be known 10 thcn. They were compelled to
act promptly; tho rcsig nation of Judge Browne
having been rendered immediately previous to the
time Tor holding the fall terms of the Courts in the
Circuit And when to this is added the importu-
mites of the friends (conncXions) OF Judge Semple
| while the friends of no other candidate for the
appointment were soliciting the Executive, no
cause Of ccnsuie EXISTS.
1t is expected however, that the Legislature,
with full knowledge Of the wishes of the Circuit
will elect TO the Office, man who will prove nc.
ceptable to the people of the Circuit, if such an
one can he found possessing the requisite qualifca
tons. Many such may be found in the Circuit
Among them, and perhaps inferior to none, is
CHARLES Hill, Esq. of King g. Queen county.
With mind capacious aud discriminating, in n
series of years devoted to tho study and practice
he has embraced, within the range of his invcsti-
CATION, the history, principles and philosophy of
the Law. Endowed, in an unusual degree, with n
nice and accurate sense of right and wrong, and
Distinguishing with almost unerring precision be-
i tween them, nature prepared him ut once to COM
prehend the various principles of Equity. Vcrsed
III the science of the common law, and tho princi-
pies of natural justice sound judgment and an
aptitude to assimilation enable him to apply that
science and those principles, with accuracy to tho
varied which arise in the transactions of life.
Fitted by the extent and diverstcs of his legal
Qurements for tho Office it may be safely said, that
he unites in his character more of the other requi-
sites Tor II good Judge than any other person in the
Circuit had almost said, in the world OF I'M
biemished integrity, unwavcring frmncss, fearless
Independence and strict impartiality, neither the
persuasion OF friends, nor the menaces of foes
no wish to crafty the one or to conciliate the
other, can ever make him for q moment forget his
duty or hesitate to discharge it. 10 these qualities
nc adds, IN an eminent degree, what is rarely mot
with, and yet greatly TO be desired in the character
OF him who is TO decide upon the rights, liberties
and lives OF his fellow men, almost entire K
cmption from the influence of prejudice. So little
tendency to prejudice exists in his character that,
as an Attorney, he carries mono of it into the
causes of his clients. AS Judge then, VIC may
hope to find him entirely beyond its influence. In
times of excitement and agitation he alone is calm
Like the skiliul and experienced Mariner he views
without emotion, the war of the elements, which
shake not the iirmness of his purpose nor disturb
his tranquility, and affect his mind only to stmu.
late HIM TO greater providence and increased exert
ION TO battle the fury of the storm and survive its
rage.
AS private individual, Mr.. Hills character is
truly estimablc. He is the perfect gentleman
orbane, courteous and accessible, alike to the high
"lu io"' the Ticn ana poor, none can approach him
without the certainty of being politely trcatcd.-
Modest, nnassuming, and unobtrusive, apparently
unconscious of his own worth, his merit excites
envy while 1t EFFORTS praise.
IL has been the singular felicity of his life while
admired, respected and beloved TO escape dotract-
lon Of him IT may be truly said,
"None knew him but to love him;
"None him but to praise"
| 10 thosc'w no know him not, this picture NAV
seem exaggerated felton, but by all who arc &C.
quainted with his character, it will be felt to be the
| simple TRUTH
Thus characterized, Mr.. Hill presents strong
CLAIMS TO the consideration of the Legislature But
there is another consideration, which the writer
thinks entitled to great weight, in the selection of
a Judge, which pleads strongly in favour of Mr..
| Hills election 1t is his location He resides near
hlng ~ Queen Court House, and a glance at the
map, will shew his location to be nearly in the
centre OF the circuit. great desideratum when
the convenience fthe people is considered And
as the office created for the benefit of the peo
pie, 1t is presumed that in selecting an individual to
I'LL Iduo regard will be paid their convenience In.
deed they have right to expect it-that the interest
and convenience OF the people demand the location
ei their Judge in near the centre of the circuit
will be obvious to all who reflect upon the freauen
Applications, In vacation, for injunctions, superse
, IDEAS and similar process, which await tn,
regular terms OF the Court without manifest injury
TO snlors 1t is therefore desirable that the Judge
should by his location, be rendered accessible as
possible during vacation. The people of this cir.
cut have felt severely the Inconvenience of having
10 travel beyond its bounds, in pursuit of their
Judge heretofore they have submitted without O
| murinur, to the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT they therefore
with the more confidence, como now before the
Legislature to demand that they shall be no LONGER
subjected to 1T. Were there no mon within the
limits OF the circuit qualified for the Office or did
the new resident candidate present the claim of pre
eminent qualification, then indeed they might sub
mt. But when this not the case, they cannot
but feel themselves, not only injured but insulted
by the appointment of a nonresident
! The appointment of Mr.. HILL would be accepta-
bic TO largo majority of the people of the circuit
| In King q Queen and King William two of the
largest Counties OF the circuit, where he is well
SHOWN the people almost unanimously desire it
y majority IN the counties of Essex and Middlesex
where he is less known, supposed 10 be in his
favour. The people of Now Kent would much pre
that he should be well known throughout the cir
cut, TO insure general appreciation of his ap.
pontment
Urged by all these considerations il is hoped that
the Legislature WILL i'll regard for the feelings and
wishes OF the people, elect Mr.. Hill to fill the va.
cancy occasioncd by the resignation of JUDGE
browne; and above all, that they will not look be-
when so many, well qualified, may be found within
! it. ~
The writer of this article deems it proper to state
IN conclusion, that between himself and Mr. Hill
no connexion, and no intimacy whatever, beyond
that OF an ordinary acquaintance, exists He has
been prompted 10 the writing of this article solely
by wish to advance the interests of the people of
the circuit, and by his high respect for Mr.. Hill.
aHd an ardent admiration ofhiS character.
| a CITIZEN THE CIRCUIT.
Ertrdcto Of Letter, requested 10 be pubEfshed
! Dear Sir--You ask my opinion of the Grocery
! nd n thc cortiE