Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-05-16
From the Portland Adrcrt;.er.
LAWYERS IN THE SufREMr CorR1

From the Portland Advertiser.
/ LAWYERS IN THE SUPREME CouRT.
| Chapman Johnson is one of the most
distinguished lawyers of Virginia, and
takes as conspicuous place in the pub.
he eye, as any Of the sons of Virginia.
He is considerably past the middle age
of lite--has peaked chin and peak
ed face. His manner at the bar is ra.
Their noisy, such as is never witnessed
in New England---and with strict re.
gard to language, and with great pre-.
clsion OF argument, is very like what
is seen in our caucuses. He runs up
to the highest pitch of the voice; and
then falls to the lowest, now ernpha.
slses every word and syllable, and
anon rolls a dozen together. 1t is not
an agreeable manner to such as are
habltuated to it, but is quite impressive
and commands attention--probably all
he desires, or an advocate can desire
in his case, when he can trust himself
for argument.
John Sergeant, of Pennsylvania, in
appearance is very small man both
IN stature and bulk. He has a FORE
head like that of Webster. He is not
brilliant, but is solid, sound and impress
siye. His head is good one, but in
appearance he is the last man whom
one would suspect to be Mr.. Sergeant.
ar. Ogden, of New York, is large
loosely built, good natured lazy man,
that looks as if he were half smiling,
and little idiotic. But ne is consid-
cred great lawyer, and is undoubted-
ly, Judging from the numerous and i'm
portant cases entrusted to his care.
Mr.. fancy, Attorney General. is
slender in his figure, with a quiet, easy
countenance. As a speaker he is un-
interesting and usually very dry, never
Illustrating his positions nor his argu.
ment by any thing like smile or a
metaphor. He is however, believed
to be an exceedingly well read lawyer;
he occupied a prominent station at the
Maryland Bar. He seems young but
must be nearly fifty.
Mr.. Writ is well known. His health
is exceedingly delicate. He is too la
borlous and studies too much. He is
tall, and has a large figure, but his
countenance is pallid and care worn.
THIS gentleman in private life.is one of
the most amiable in the world. He
has family that is every thing pa
rent can desire: with minds as much
cultivated as his own, and endowed
with all the accomplishments necessa.
ry to adorn society and make it inter.
esting.
Mr.. Binney is a very prominent
lawyer in Philadelphia, and is now G.
lected to Congress, where he is expect
ed to make a figure. He has but
briefly to my knowledge, addressed the
court this term, and therefore | cannot
well judge of him as a speaker.
Mr.. Hardin, of Kentucky, man of
great strength of mind, and formerly a
member of Congress, has been at the
bar of the court this session.
/ Judge Bib, of Kentucky, OCCASION
ally pleads in the Supreme Court, and
there appears much better, than in the
Senate.
Mr.. Escimg, of Ohio, is at times en-
gagged and sustains his reputation as a
sound and learned man.
| Mr.. Clay, has occasionally some.
thing to say, but he appears much bet
ter in the Senate.
Mr.. Webster, at the bar is in his el.
ement.
| Mr.. Daniel the great Mr.. Daniel,
of KY. at times talks Of law.
| Mr.. WickE6e, of Ky. has reputation
as lawyer.
Mr.. Brent, has distinguished himself
in the case of Watkins.
Mr.. Key, District Attorney, has gain.
ed no reputation by prosecuting him.
] Mr.. IngersoH, of Philadelphia, is of
ten engaged. He is slender, pale
faced man, and has a very milk and
water countenance for man who has
his ability and reputation as a lawyer.
I Walter Jones, of Washington, has a
high reputation as a lawyer, and often
practices in the highest court.
| LITERARY LIFE.
"Stili wou'd'st thou wrtes-to tame thy youthful
FIRE
Recall to life the masters of the lyre.
| Loi every brow the shade of sorrow wears,
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