Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-24

spact which s high aainipents entitled him to, aud
ack nowledged the hold he had his affections.
But he iall II his duty to present the name OF gen.
tle,nan not less meriiorious and iDguished-
Judge John }. Allen. lie was prompted 10 this, by
what he conceived to be the great interests Of the
people OF tho West. Ii was known that there were,
IN that quarter, many conflicting Land titles, and il
was important TO have Judge on the Court OF APP
peas Bench particularly acquainted with tins sub
lect' Judge Allen was such man. Another consider
alton. Mr. ). thought, ought To have some weight.
Mr. Slanatd was about TO years of age, and Judge
Allen but 40 In the ono case we could calculate
on tho services OF the of but ten or fifteen years
ot tho other, now IN vigorous health and intellect,
Tor much longer period Besides, too. Judge AL
len would enter tie Court untrammelled Ha was
now eminent ~ a Judgo--iu three years he would
be pre-eniinent. Mr. s. cond say tins, from tho
well known habits and apple alton of that gentle.
man. and he submitted has protensions with great
confidence.
Nh Poyton, sud he to make request which
he hoped wonllno be considered rs arrogant by tho
rspeman from Tyler which was. that no wouli
withdraw the uanc OF Judge Allen from nomination..
MIR. Pcymn, sud he CONQUERED most heartily with
the gentleman tom Tyler III the exalted opinion
which h. had expressed trhe character aud qusli6-
cations OF that gentleman. Mr.. i. said that thu
liberal natural endowments OF Judge llen his pro-
found lcgh attalnments his dignhod conduct in
public, and his gcntlcmanly department in his social
relations had secured him the respect and conf
icnce OF NIL who had tho pleasure of his scquain-
lance. ~ 10 MS hlgn uutlliCaflonS, there
but one sentiment. said Mr.. T., among the fepre-
sentates from the district which he presided
and with peiirot eon'ieion Of his htress for tho
Station. they had determined to bcsfow their votes
on Mr. Standard Two reasons which influenced
lhem, SAID Nh. p. were ihose--lt WAS universally
conceded TINT they were both jutsts of eminent i.
hllliy, aud hs we were unwilling lose al present
tho se,vicrs Of Judge Allen, upon lie uici 1rius
bench, We would secure Ia the state the equally val
liable services Of Mr.. SaGard IN the Court of Ap-
t.n1a II.
aud policy ~h,u by voting for Mr.. Sianard, We
could give strength 10 the judiciary by uniting lis
services TO those OF Judge Allen, We should doso
when by sustaining the Irrtensions of Judge Allen
We should lose the opportunity of bringing nlo pub
lie employment The dslnguseJ abilities of MIR,
Sanara We, Therefore, IN 4 true patriotic spirt
determined 10 rise above all sectional and party die
tncti"ns. and render votes as We might conceivs
best calculated to advance the great interest Of the
Commonwealth. Mr. +. offered somc arguments ia
supper, OF The proprlrty and policy Of the course hi
had indicated, and again urged The Withdrawal Of
Judge Aliens nauir depfecatlng a Persistence M 4
nomination which had been made without consulsa-
ton and concert, among the f1enda OF the NOMINEES,
and which nigh result in the modification Of small
vote. Nh L. concluded with a repetition of t,.
high opinion ho entertained of the personal wurth
aud legal qualifications Of Judge Allen, bat said lao
believed IT 10 be the wiser policy retain him ia tho
General Court, aud 10 elect Mr.. Slauna, 10 as 10
secure tho services in each of those Tribunals, Of
ntn whose talents and virtues would reflect lustfu
upon their high stations.
Mr. Stephenson l,meutcd that he could not AZ
gulesce IN The suggestion of the gentleman f,o,n
Roauake. He considered Judge Allen pee uliarlv
qualified, and il the immediate representatives If
that gentleman could moi support hun. it was no ra
son Others should not. lie must adhetc 10 his nor,
nation, though he had had no opportunity of ascer.
tanning Judge Aliens w,shus-he went for tho inlvt
ests OF the Commonwealth
Mr.. Daingerfcd remarked that not expecting
Judge Allen To be placed in nomination, he had
pressed his preference Tor MI. Stanard. But
Judge A. was before him for the Office. and was rn.-
sessed OF all the qualities of vigorous Intellect a.d
great legal aenmen, he must support him. He be-
leved Juge A. would be a great acquisition TO th-
Bench Of the Court Of Appeals. Mr.. Stanard was
eminent but he did not consider MIR. Allen his info
r'or. and being younger. he thought hun preferable.
The objection 10 Mr. Stanaid,ls to his being engaged
IN the business before the Court, did not apply to
Judge Allen. lie was reg ,rded both by the bar and
the people, as possessing well balanced mind,
good judgment, and high legal atainmen,s and be-
ing thus boiofo the House, Nj d. could not eonsen,
TO his withdraw Al.
Mr.. Venabe seconded The nomination ef Judge
May lie had been acquainted With that gentle
man, as lawyer and Judge. FOR 20 years, aud he
considered him peculiarly qualified for place
the Count OF Appeals Bench. He had the benefit Of
five years experience = Judge. lt talents, inieg-
uty and industry are qualifications, then thus
gentleman Justly entitled to consideration. He pos
sesscd aqudlity too which times like these, Mr.. v.
considered altogether essentala freedom from par
" shacklrs. II man OF his party free from suoh
influences, that Judge May. This he
thought a qualifications and il afforded MIR. " great
pleasure to cast his vote ior one so deseYedly ent-
tied 10 consideration aud respect.
Mr. Bolts corrected Mr. Stephenson as to Mr..
Stanard's age That gentleman not more than 81
or So. and had the advantage of 10 10 years
pericDce overth nominee of the gentleman from
Tyler. Mr.. h. had been not inactive friend ~
Judge Allen two years ago when of his present
supporters were moving heaven and earth TO defeat
his elevation 10 the bench. He then believed hin,
omnently qualified, and still considered him so, and
glad that time had convinced others of his quail
hcatIons. Mr.. b. also bore testimony to the merits
of Judge May, and had no design to detract in the
least degree from the high claims of either gentle
man. All lie did, was 10 present Of superior
clhins. AS 10 the Office being a sinecuYe TO Mr..
Sianad for several years, Mr. b. stated that this gen.
uenan, though always able to command a heavy
practice had been eudeavoring for several years to
Withdraw from active service. and had declined ma
ny cases which had been offered. But the very fact
OF the weight Of his business proved the estimation
IN which he was held by the people of Virginia and
Mr. B believed, if the question could be put the
people, Mr.. S. would receive seven-tenths of the
whole vote. He believed, too, if the members ould
follow the suggestion of the gentleman from Of w.
& discard all predudices and patty influence, Mr.. S.
the wishes Of the bench and bar could be consulted.
that gentleman would obtain their unanimous support
having ii in their power 10 bear testimony 10 bis
pie-cnnent qualifications
MIR. Bolts was then requested to announce to the
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