The Arkansas advocate., 1832-10-17

laK'hg an active part, am not prepar- ca 10 say; but one thing IS certain .iia' the party attempted to make use of i'.is appointment to soften the opposi- ton of Trlmblc, ilatter lis vanity, and secure his interest in elections. Bot iiie ilrnaiess of the man, defeated the designs of the faction. Trimble con- iinued 10 cole agreeable 10 the dictates of hls own judgment, opportunity to punish 1rimble for hls obstinacy soon occurred, which. on account of its siil- gularity. and the extraordinary policy il exhibiis, deserves to be noticed. Mr. Gross had become citizen oi the south ern section of the Territory, and by the urbanity of his manners, was making rapid strides to the confidence of the people of that quarter. The Delegate, or his advisers, were not long in disco. yerlng in Cross, formidable rival, and perhaps at no very distant period, successful opposer. The proper mo- ment had arrived for tho Delegate to do himself q double seryice--to punish Trimble and get rid of Cross. In eff tecting this, it was only necessary 10 remove the ono and appoint the other. irimbie was removed, and Cross ap- pointed, without any reference to the interests of the commenity; although not murmur against Trimble was heard from the people, over whose rights he presided; but on the contrary, those who dslked the man, gave him credit for his prompt,aess and inpafialHg* as a Judge. But the malice of the Delegate was to be appeased by a sacrifice; and in conformity with his calculating, vul- gar prudence-Cross was appointed.
 Oliver Cromwell well knew that the very existence of society depended on the independence Of the Judiciary; and during the disorders and distractions which pervaded all ranks at the time he assumed the supreme authority, he .ap- pointed Hales, one of his steady and in. flexible opposers, Chief Justice of Eng land. By this one act of Cromwell's, the country was sayed from destruc- ton; and it was, peFhaps, the means of preserving his own authority 10 the end ot his life. Cromwell was denoun- eed as a tYrant and nsurper, yet he se- lected anan who was openly opposed to hls government, from beginning to end. 10 preside over the Judiciary, because lie well knew, that this man would dis pense justice in the community, uithom referefce to his aciH. Let us for a mo- ment, contrast Cromwell's conduct, with that of your own Delegate. Cromwell was Judge-maker. So is your Dele gate. This far they are equal; but in :helr objects they differ widely. Crom- well made Judges from the ranks of his oPpposers, because hc knew they would not be influenced by hts will. Your Delegate renaopes Jsdges opposed to his will, and appoints them from the min ions of his party, because he expects them to Dc subseryient to his will.- CromwelTsmotiveslnappointingJu judges, were to heal the wounds of society, oc- easoned by the factions which I.ad rcht It asunders and by an equal distribution of efjas:iee, to all, restore order and l.ar- mony in the social compact. Your Delegates motives in his appointments, are to render the Judiciary subseryient to his will, in cushing his opposers, and to distract society, by elevating to all offices, the crouehing pimp and lawn ing sycophant. But l will no longer disgrace the shade of Cromwell, the Gsmrper, by a comparison with this para gon of Republican.
 1t is with the utmost deferenee 10 the wisdom of Congress, that venture to suggest, that the error which has re- duced the Judiciary of this Territory to its present degraded state, has its origin in the organic law. Instead of the con- stitutional provision, which provides that the Judges shall hold their offices during good behaviour, by the organic law, they are appointed for four years only; and during that time subject to removal by the President. Ihaye never been able to discover, why the consti- tutional provision is not as applicable and necessary in a Territory, as in any other part of the federal system. The practical experience of Arkansas, un- doubtedly proves it's necessity. 1t is in vain toexpect fTmness and respectaIsili- ty in any institution, where it's officers are made and unsnade at the pleasure ofeorrupt and dishonest en,practising upon absurd theory. U. & I.
 .WiH the people, af fLis aay. award to all their Judges < pron.zdness and impeysi- aiays" We fear not. We have heard