Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-02-03


Of The Genera, Court lie referred 10 Charles l..
Nasbs, Esq 81 Lyuehoufp. Nj. 7. sad # The mem
befs 81 the House generally were as sellaeguaini-
ed viii Mr.. NJ. . himself. lie should do no more
than announce Lis name. But Tins not lie
case. he fe't !, 10 be due that gentleman and 10
Iie House al say that in his personal character aud
habis, ard ms legal qualifications were most hap
pil5 Combined every qualify which becomes aJudge,
ltsidly moral Ia habits, iheouuptibe ia his ptncl-
pies, firm in his purposes, and fearless IN The dis
charge al duty be Was on tic oiher hand, mild
aud equahe IN temper. generous IN disposition, aud
courteous IN Department. To these qualities he
untes a mind OF great native sigor, Disciplined and
matnfud by labprlous study and reflection, aud by
an extensive practice at the bar.-Thoueh young
man. Mr.. NJ possessed those characteristics oiage,
winch arc ms ehiei. II mol lis sole recommendation
Tor the beDeb-exiensve learning IN his piolcsson,
and that stability of character which always ensures
respect. Perhaps, however (Mr. L. remarkably
b,lrf alins,oD 40 Mr. Mosby's past history would
heller illustrate his capa city aud enoite has claims
than The language feulogy, which, however just.
frequently loses half lis fofce by The fact thai II is
supposed 10 be tie Offspring OF personal friendship,
which weighs the merits and dement's offs subject
With partial eye-exag gefating his virtues, WINE
II is blind ,o his aulls.--Mr Mosby removed to
Lynehburg some 10 or years ago, after having
enjoyed the benefits Of a regular collegiate educa-
lion al II ampden Sydney and the University Of
Virginia completing lis law studies under the sn-
I petvison Of Jnge Iumax.-Nnhout the AID Of
wtalh-ior lac was, at a very early age, thrown mp
/ on his own resOurces-he immedIaily assumed a
respectable stand at the bar Of the several courts in
which he ptactised, and IN which IL easy task
10 achieve that distinction; and. nj this moment
he stands the foremost rank Of his profession, side
by side with its most distinguished members alike
IN reputation ~ the extent OF hs practice and IN the
. confidence Of the community, Of which lie is one
Of the most useful and esteemed members. Ii may
be added ihai the death, several years since, d
Christopher Anthony, Esq, who held tie office OIL
Commonwealth Attorney 10 the Cooperation aud
Superior Counts Of Lynchburg Mr.. Mosby was APP
pointed To succeed him and distinguished as were
the genius. the ability aud the fidelity Of the fotm-
or gentle an, in the discharge oil the duties OF that
responsible station, it is doing injustice To his
memory to sly that his successor every way
worthy 10 fill his place. Mr.. Mosby had been also
member OF has body, and there were nov few gen
temen present who served with him-and To them,
Mr.. 4. SAID he could confidently appeal fof a CON
drnalion Of all he had said touching Mr. Mosby s
worth aud talents. Mr.. L. would only add, that
If iishoud be The pleasure Of The Legislature TO
confer tbs appointment upon Mr. Mo,by, lie would
risk nothing, rendering behalf Of that geDllenao
\ pledge that whenever the judi cia ermine shall be
,eruroed to its hands ii will be without spot or
blemsh, Wrinkle"
Sabstd nee NJ he remarks of Mr.. TOLER on non,i-
mating JOHN IiiRs, Esq, as Judge q The sh
Circuit
begged leave add to the nomination the name Of
John Wills, Esq. OF Lynchburg. Mr. II. said that
whilst he most chetflully complied with the request
OF Mr. VS. friends, who, in this instance he was
erall,Sed 10 believe were his friends aso he
was MOI :nscnsible 10 The deicacy Of the POSITION
which lie occupied Preierring another individual
he would nevertheless do ample Justice to the Il
ting flushed merus Of Mr. Wills, than whom, he beev.
ed there were few more accomplished lawyers,
particularly in The Chanccry branch Of the pro
1T
which he resides. Nj. Wills Clerk Of The old
Chancery Court FOR The Lynchburg District, from
the time Mr. T.. believcd Of its organization until
the reorganization of the Judicial system of Virgin
ia.-When the Chanceiy and law jurisdictions were
blended, Mr.. Wills, VINO, bad he chosen to accept
the Office, would have been appointed Clerk by
The gentleman whose recent death has occasIon,d
the vacancy which the Legislature is now about To
Gil determined 10 embark Oh n wider theatre and
WITH Tat energy Tor which he is disnp uished, he
very soon qualified himself for the bar, where lac at
ouce took prominent station ly The side ofthose
who were already veterans IN the profession and
the extent OF HIS practice, at this moment, furnishes
the best evidence OF his SKILL and Of The unbe ndiug
/ personal integrity With whichitis associated. MIR.
/ Wills lad also been member OF this House, whel e
lac maj ntalned HE reputation he had previously ac-
quired. Mr.. Wills is in the prime oflfe. and Mr..
Il. had no hesitation in saying, that if the Office were
conferred upon him, he would discharge lis duties
promptly. ably and satisfactorily
MIR. Il. expressed his regret that on this occasion
lie was compelled 10 choose between gentlemen for
whom he enteitaned, personally, the hi CHEST regard,
and for lhcr professional altanments the most !.
allcd opinion. But acting he,e as one Of the repre-.
senuhves Of the people 0, Camps. ap! fling aAi
shed that th'ir interest would be certainly us sale IN
the hands Of MI. Mosby rs III those OF either Of his
competitors. while his appointment would CRAFTY at
least as many oil his constituents that of any d IN
er individual, he shoulG record his vote lor thar
gentleman
Substance ofhe remarks ofMr. BONDURAN1
I'm Tie Senate on The election Of Judge IN The Sh
Circuit
Mr. Bpndufani said. that the position which he
! occupied was a delicate and embarrassing one. lie
was the representative OF three OF the four CO nm
+ ties wlIc h compose the Circuit The five candid
ates in nomination were all residents Of his Dis.
trct-iour residing III the county OF Campbell, and
one in Cumbe RANDALL gentlemen OF worth and
lntell gcncc. and all supported by many warm friends
He had been diligent TO ascertain the wishes OF
una joriy OF his constituents and from all the infor
nation he had been able to collect he persuad-
| ed that Daniel A. Wilson The choice Of great
er number than any other sing lie indvidual-ihe in
dications from Cumberland and Buckins ham being
very decided his favor.
Being thus persuaded. with n view of carryue
out the wishes Of the greatest number, he could nOI
hesitate 10 give his support 10 Mr.. Wilson. II un-
derook The performance Of this representative duty
wlth the greater pleasure because he well knew
that Mr.. Wilson Was fully competent to the faith
u aud able disc barge of the duties of the station.
Fully concurrng in the high cnoslums which had
been bestowed upon The other gentlemen in nom