The herald., 1837-01-31

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| Mr.. Winter, Of Manchester, and other speakers
ably addressed the meeting, which broke up about
nine O clock The people reluctantly separated, be-
ing highly grati6ed with the different speeches
lcouesI oaderce of the neraldl 49,
WAsHINGroN, JAN 18th, 1887.
sketches In Court.
| The chamber occupied by the Supreme Court, hav-
| ing become place OF fashionable resort OCCASION
ally wend my way into this seat of Jurisprudence that
| l may with others enjoy the feast OF reason, If
cannot "the flow of soul" This room you are aware
is inmediately under the Senate chamber, and IS
up in very handsome style-has been repained re-
carpcted and rehung with new draperes II has lost
the dungeon gloom il exhibited, and under the
present economical administration has been made TIT
for the reception of the beau monde, as well as the
wise and the learned. The Judges of this high trlbu-
nal are, believe the only ones in this country who
wear robe-which, though it does not add TO their
learning is certainly becoming. ! am not sure that
wigs would conduce much to their gravity, or make
their appearance more imposing. They SIT with their
backs to the sum- and cast the light of their counte-
nances on the bar, from the east. The Marshall
though he hears but ndferently has nevertheless an
eye for neaness and comfort, except that ne more
than counerbalances the coldness OF justice, by su-
perabundance of artificial heat which makes one feel
if ne were in tropical region, while IN the midst OF
polar region. The clerk this court is most POM
pous appendage of the bar-loyes the sesquipedalia
rerba OF Horace-deals in multudlnous expression,
and the grandiloquent style; but prefers money to
every thing. His maxim is rirtus post nunmas lie
sits Immediately in front, but below the Judges Each
Judge is furnished with handsome mahogany desk,
surrounded by plain railing, and a mahogany arm
chair covered with velvet desk is also set apart
the clerks table for the Attorney General and
cushioned sofas are placed on each side OF the room
for the audience. So much Tor the room.
Of two of those who occupy the bench Of this court
spoke in my last, and brief sketch Of some of the
others may not otbeunIntercstng. be Judge Baldwin IS
Pennsylvania, of good figure and an agreeable ex
pofco He has al he
of manners which characterses his stae is social IN
his habits, and good natured and amable IN his dis
position. He is heart and in principle democrat,
treating the rich and the poor the humble and the ex-
alted, with equal courtesy and kindness. While
member of Congress, 1t was said OF him. as was once
| said of Sheridan he always hit the house between
wind and water" He was exceedingly popular with
that body and never gave nor received offence. he
is said to be sound lawyer. His mind, Though not
highly cultivated, is clear and DISCRIMINATING; he
makes correct application OF principles, and gene
| rally arrives at correct conclusions
Judge MLean Is IN person tall, well formed and
graceful. He is sedate, grave and modest regular
his habits temperate in all things and aborous and
ndeatigable in the discharse OF every duty assigned
him. He makes up by industry for the want OF quick
ness and rapdity of mind. His judgment is never
warped by prejudice led into error by the deduc-
tons Of the Imagination. He seeks truth by laborous
ANALYSIS and forms his judgments by the exercise OF
his reason uninfuenced ypasson or feeling. He Is
not however destitute of feeling; but u Is never per-
tipaons In his intercourse with the world II Is ndi-
Gated by acts of benevolence and generous sympa-
thy with the afflicted. Judge M Leans mind IS more
logical than metaphysical, and he loves demonstra
ton better than speculation. Of the extent of his le
gal knowledge, cannot speak; bat presume from
his habits of industry, he takes care always to make
himself master Of the principles and decisions which
bear upon the question before the court for adudlca
| ton.
/ must pause in my sketches for the present
A bill to reduce the revenue to the wants Of the
government has been introduced in the Senate by
| Mr. Wright but unaccompanied by report II has
been met at its first stage oy strong opposition ana
this session. The bill relating TO the Treasury Cir.
cular has passed TO third reading in the Senate and
will change the character of tha Treasury Circular. A
resolution appointing joint committee to examine
and report on the mode Of counting the votes for Pre-
siden and Vice President and Of ascertainlng whe-
ther any votes given TO either contrary to the
second article Of the constitution has been adopted by
| the Senate.
In the House Col. Bell has not yet succeeded in in
PRODUCING his bill to the freedom of elections,
but has made his Introductory speech on the subject
and has had il read in the House, and published. He
and Jarvis Of Maine, had some warm words the ether
day which, Il was aRprehenaeo T9ulu p eao COS 70 some me-
same cause, it thought would, in all probability,
repair to the lead mine Of which have spoken IN q
former letter. to depssIte some more OF that metal
there, in each other, which would be less satisac-
sonal but il may be settled without resort to cold
| lead.
| All, met what perils do envrsn
The that NEEDLES with cold iron.
| But lead has been found to be as perlous as iron
and in this as in all other cases, paper is decidedly
better and less injurious than metal of any knd-Sr
Thomas Hurnbug TO the contrary Notwithstanding.
i AMr. Hill gentleman Of fortune recently mar
red to second wife, yeung and beautiful woman,
gave a soirSe last evening, TO which great many
were invited II was quite splendid and agreeable,
because the jam not very great, the refreshments
sufficiently abundant, and the beauty quite striking.
On the passage OF the Treasury Circular to-day a
debate Of some warmth arose between Mr.. Benton
and Mr.. Walker both friends Of the present admins
traton. Their notions seem to be ontagonisficdi" !"
though ence in great harmony: ~
The President elect resigned the Presidential chair
sfthe Senate to-day, and made very neat and ap-
propriate valedctory. resolution Of thanks in
ireduced, and unanimously adopted. The Land Bill
has not yet been disposed of and the Treasury Cir
cular Bill has been laid over till Monday when Mr..
Rives intends to address the Senate on it,
| Al RAscHIp.
fr Santa Anna and Anonte have left Washington
for Norfolk whence they embark for Vera Cruz, in
the Pioneer.