Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-12-16
Fen THE VINO.


Shortly after Il was announced 10 the public that
the Judseshp OF the third judicial Circuit would he
vacated, by the Appointment of Judge Abel II
Opshur 10 The Cabinet, an article appeared
in the columns OF the Enquirer, bringing to the
notice OF the Governor the claims OF Myers w
Fisher, Esq. of Northampton county Since the
appearance OF that aTtic e, the names of several
other gentlemen have been mentioned IN connection
with thit Office The object OF this communication.
therefore, is to inform the members of the LegisI,
ture, that the friends of MIR Fisher still consider hin,
candidate for that office, and hope that his claims
Will receive a respectful consideration.
Now, nothing can be further from my int ntior
than TO dIsparage any one of the many indvidual.
who have been mentioned suitable persons tc
succeed Judge UpShur in this Circuit-anJ tIust
that no such design will be imputed to this article
While, however, shall studousy refrain from do
Ing injury 10 others, shall, with becoming frank-
ness, present the claims Of the gentleman who is the
candidate OF my choice: That choice having fallen
upon MIR Fisher, now propose to lly before your
body the reasons which nave Influenced II.
In point OF loyal attainments, he Is the equal o
any oil the gentlemen who have been mentioned
and the superior of most Of them.
He has always been remarkable for the Ctudious
Character of his habits, for industry and dispatch in
nll matters OF business which have been confded tc
him.
lie possesses a mind exceedingly patient of IA.
tgue' and accustomed to aGoFious legal invesIiga.
ton.
Nor are his aminble disposition, his urbnnc man
ners, and entire freedom from prejudice, quatIe.
which should be overlooked 10y the Legislature.
Moreover, he is, beyond alt manner of doubt the
choice OF large majority OF the people Of the Cir.
cult, unless, indeed, General Biyly, who, am in
formed does not want the Office, would prove more
acceptable. This Circumstance alone, | am free 10
admit, should not govern the Legislature in their
selection Of judge; but when, as is the case in the
present instance, u Is connected with every essen
ual qualification in tho candidate, it 10 surely emil
tied to some weight.
In fine, know no gentleman who presents, for
the consideration Of your body, stronger claims
than those presented by Mr. Fisher.
The name OF 4 gentleman has recently been men.
toned in the columns OF the Wing, who, under dT
ferenl circumstances, might possibly have been
elected without opposition. That gentleman has
his retirement, neither expected nor desired q Judi
cal Office. He is, otherwise, more prohtably and
to him. more ngreeablY engaged. lie has been
mentioned, ] know, without ms knowledge and,
against his wish-l n.lude 10 Tho's Il Joynes of
Accomack. And even II Mr. Joyne, did desire n O
Office, think II could hardly be considered far and
Just to the lawyers Of the Circuit that one who hnd
been many years retired from The profession. and,
at the time in the enjoyment Of the most lucra.
nordblo distinction is about to be conferred upon
some member Of the fraternity, come back and 70
sumo hrs rank among them.
Mr. Fisheris les Fortunate than some OF his com
pstitors arc, IN not having Influential friends at the
Seat Of Government ! cannot however, bring
myself 10 believe, that that circumstance will exclude
his prcionsons from your consideration; and relying
upon that spirit Of justice, which trust IN God viii
ever prevail in the deliberations Of Virginias Ieci.
liture, most confidently leave Mr. Fishers claims
WIN '''' YEONtAN m, w.pyy,r,ty