Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-06-29

seat among the members of the bar, and marked
with keen interest, and an air oil intelligence,
all tha, passed. One or two of the lawyers no.
iced him kindly, but The najOrity-Lee among
them-reaarded him with codness and distance
But nothing of this affected him, If indeed, he
noticed il at all.
The cause in which he had been retained,
and which proved TO be the first in hlch ne
took an active and prominent position IN 'he
court room, came up within week, Tor all par
ties interested in the result were anxious ior u
TO come to trial, and therefore TO legal obstacles
were thrown in the way.
There was profound silence, and marked
attention and interest, when the young stranger
arose in the court room to open the case A
smile of contempt, as he did So curled the lip
Of Harman Lee, but Wallace saw 1t not. The
prominent points Of the case were presented IN
plain, but concise language, TO the court; and
few remarks bearing upon the merits oi me
case being made, the young lawyer took his
seat. and gave room for the defence likewise 10
define their position.
Instantly Harman Lee was on his feet, and
began referring 10 the points presented oy MS
every learned brother" in flppant, contempt
mons manner There were those present who
marked the light that kindled in the eye OF Wal
lace, and the flash that passed over his counte-
nance al the first contemptuous word and lone
that were uttered by his antagonist at the bar
These soon gave place 10 attention, and an air
of conscious power Once on his feet, with so
! flimsy a position to tear into taiers, as that
which his "learned brother" had presented, Lee
seemed never 10 grow tired of The tearing pro-
cess. Nearly an hour had passed away when
he resumed his seat with look of exultation,
which was followed by pitying and contempt
uous smile, as Wallace again slowly arose.
Ten minutes, however, had not passed, when
that smile had changed 10 look oil surprise,
modification, and alarm, all blended into SIN
gle expression. The young lawyers maiden
speech showed him 10 be man OF calm, deep,
systematic ihought-well skilled IN points OF
law, and in authorities; and more than all,
lawyer of practical and comprehensive views
When he sat down, nc important point IN the
case had been left untouched, and none that
had been touched, required further elucldailon.
Lee followed, briefly, in vain attempt 10 tor
ture his language, and break down his positions.
But he felt that he was contendng with wea-
pons whose edges were turned at every bo"
When he took his seat again, Wallace merely
remarked that he was prepared, without further
argument, 10 submit the case TO the court.
The case was accordingly submitted and
decision unhesitatingly made IN favor Oh tne
plaintiffs, or Wallace's clients.
From that hour, James Wallace took his true
position. The despised apprentice became the
able and profound lawyer, and was estee med
for real talent and real moral worth, which,
when combined, ever place their possessor in
his true position.
Ten years from that day, Wallace was ele
ysted TO the bench, while Lee remained sec
ond.rate lawyer, and never rose above that Po-
sitiOn.
| In the histories Of these two persons ID seen
the difference between simply receiving an ed
ucation, as it is called, and self-educatlon Most
eminent men are self-educated. This TACT, ev-
ery student and every humble apprentice, with
limited advantages should bear IN mind. Ii
should inGuse new life into the studies OF The
one. and inspire the other with determination
10 imbue his mind with knowledge. The edu-
cation that boy receives al colleges and SEM
inaries does not make him learned man. He
has only acquired the rudimenis OF knowledge
Beyond these he must go-he must continue,
euer after, a student--or others will leave him
in the rear-others Of humber means and few
or opportunities apprentice of the handI-
craftsman, for instance, whose few hours oil de-
votion TO study. from genuine love OF learaing'
have given him taste and habit, that remain
with him IN all after time.
The late Mr. Grfzzle.
verv woriby fisherman by the name Of