Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-09-20
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when ms education peculiarly fits him to know right The
Lawyer who knave from deliberate calculation
anu choice and hence from the his
proiession which deals in forms and teclncalies remote
IRON common apprehension, he the most of all
knnves In no pursuit the temptations to roguery and
mennness 50 great in the Law nor in any is il SO easy
to hide them from the detection all but Lawyers; hence
none has been dstngu for accomplished great
ness and finished rascoiiy. The only safety for the pub
nc when they find out knavsh Lawyer is to mark and
crush him with the weight OF gene scorn Once he he
uays lei MN never be trusted again. We invite at,e
10 the following remarks Of an eminent English Judge now
hVing, which both Lawyers and Clients would do well to
lay up They will bear reading over many times-Ckay
lesion Mercury.
From the London Legal Observer.
DUTIES OF ATTORNEYS
Inc following charge of Mr.. Justice Willis in the Su
Preme Court at Melbourne respecting the duties OF an at
oney extracted from the Sydney Herald OF 25th Nav
last: - ' '-'
Il have unfortunately more than once had occasion to
SsIe the conduct OF some Of the attorneys of this court
nu nave recently been compelled strike off the rolls
Tor refusing TO explain certain transactions with his cen
"Heh appeared TO me dishonorablc and UNJUST IL may be
e' therefore, IL avail myself OF this OCCASION when ap-
PSSohs ha'c oeen made by gentlemen to practice in thai
branch oil the Polesson candidy state what conceive
court $3.50 F " ans
rcpudate the doctrine that il Is usri,arious in
lawyer alike nfeXiby support the cause of his c.n
De II so'd Or bad An attorney ought think 10 the ut
most oil hs ability TO acquant himself with merits OF
every case IN which he is consulted lie shoud dseoir
age SUITS Tor frivolous and trivial demands He shoulj
never eaeh himself 10 persons who from pretended zeal
against imposition or opposition, through pernacious
huOF and an unreasonable jealousy of their most minute
rights, are involved pcrpeua. contention He sould NOT
III ueieIece TO wealthy powerful client much less for
@ SAKE oil gam undertake which does not appear
except TIE TACT on which the merits turn un.
certain or the construction Of law doubtful: and less sill
oud ne support the best by faehood or preyar
' VI suppression OF the truth, by laying undue
N nNtn IL.
OF gu aVoidabe) produce, bold aud daring witnesses dspo
1u 20 make Tree with truth, that they NAV ensure victory
ne should never overawe nor innidate the adverse party
~ e an advantage oil an oversight in his counsel or r
hey or ct want ut form the peadings unless where he
stands on the defensive and the attack on his client is
5ousy INJURIOUS lie ought mislead nor impose OF,
he court III his power proong the cause nor
he COSTS though at the expense his adversary nor ppea
from cecision unless he pesuadcdn his conscience and
auNisep oy ms counsel that (what happen
'ouShte iallbiy OF all human udicaureN the determine
uon Is erroneous IN point of substantial Justice
III al Oher cases as soon Judgment given or the de-
cree Pronounced he should persuade his client acquiesce
nay II while the salt depending he receives conic,i
hat MS clients demand defence is lfounded no sbo
ADVISE man to drop the suit and agree his and
Sucn adversary be poor or has been Injured by having
MS Just night Withheld mpeached 10 make hin, ,n,po
Ieparauon Should the decision be in favor of his ellen.
Out appear 10 be hard though just sentence he ourbt nor
" encourage h 10 take the utmost advantage of the rror
passion abatement.
In criminal no should act with pir, Of resolution
OaTlng offenders, but should be
cautious not TO nure oPpess and much more So not 10
adG insult to severity. Process OF law is often slow in
oueF 10 preserve the unwaTy unskful from being sur
Peu ana TO afford the aircr opportunity bringing truth
l" sh out delays should be INDUCED in where de-
cson cah be speedily obtained without derogAting from
Jusuce In giving advice mortgages OF purchases or in
any money transactions, attorney should discourage eve
undue advantage OF the Ignorant unwary or necesstous
men tse debtor nSovent, the attorney should promote
equality IN payment. Where debtor Is unfortunate the
attorney shouddpose the creditor show favor and com
PASSION Where the debtor shows himself 10 have been
assigning villain the attorney should shun all unnecessary
connection and communication with him In settlements
aiu other family Transactions is more especiay re-
qllsi'e Great attention should be had in dposng Of IS
als oy Ws 50 that no creditor may remain length
o ue usaused, and thatpeace and harmony may be Dre
served among the children and relatives of the
care should be taken at all times and especially when the
esators faculties arc IN any wise impaired 10 procure vii
htSses o undoubed reputation the execution of the will
lhere are other matters within the scopc of an attorneys
duty, which without parcuaTsing will be best performed
oy ms observing the golden rule Of 10 10 Others as he oud
be done by Thus will attorneys free the profession from
INC Feproach with which unworthy members have stained
H. ana be blessing instead OF to the community;
tAe ornament and not the bane society; the faithful ea
u!as OF the laws OF their country and best supporters of
our courts oiJuscc That there are many excellent At
torneys am ably 10 testify but that there are others Of
very different samp,l am reluctantly bound to admit II
VIII always bo my care however support the uurgbf
Hd upEOOt the bad and thus cndcavour 10 preserve bu
bensh or disorder tho powerful engine for putting the
laws under which we live into sautary operation"