Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1844-04-25

Ever since The election If tbs gentleman, last winter,
as Judge OF the OH judicial circuit court, the unpnncpled
assaults, growing out Of the previous congressional can
vass, IN which he was the democratic candidate, have
been continued with undimlnlshed ,lIulcncc, 10, some OF
the more vindictise and scurrlous Wing papers Of that
district. These gross assaults, for which there has not
been the slightest apology, it seems have become too DIS
gushing to be Hunger borne by honorable Wings, even, as
well as democrats, and we are glad 10 see have met a pro-
per rebuke. The members OF the bar Of the OH circuit,
comprising both distinguished wings aud democrats, have
voluntarily, testified, M a manner which must be as agree
able to him, as 1t is honorable TO them, their satisfaction
at the dignified. courteous and gcnilemanly manner in
which he has discharged his duties, and their ~rcproba-
ton OF the unjust assaults, cngcndercd by political asper-
Iiy, which have been made upon him. We copy this
testimony below, not because We think. 1T to be at all re-
quired 10 preserve the reputation Of Judge Chamberlain
against the unceasing attacks alluded TO, Tut. If possible,
TO add 10 the well deserved esteem IN " hIch he Is held
by all who know him. That as a politician lie should
have encountered warm hostility from LIS opponents is
as natural rs that he should merit aud receive the admir-
alton of his friends. lie has too much of the spirit Of
Gen. Jackson about him 10 restrain The free and full ex-
preston OF his honest opinions, or permit him to gloss
over the errors of his opponents for fear of giving offence.
But If sometimes harsh, he is mo- by pocriucal and how
ever weak minds may be affected ~ his independent and
straightforward spirit, honorable opponents will not tho
less accord to HIM the Jus, need 81 well deserved appro-
baton. Strong as ma, be the political feelings of Judge
Chamberlain, his sense of Justice Is acute enough to cause
him To administer the duties of his present station ia u
most righteous and impartial manner.
Laporte, March II, 1914.
Hon L. NJ CHAMBERLAIs-Dea SIR The Undersigned
members of The Bar of the Ninth Judicial Circuit, OF The
State of Indiana, having seen with regret, the attacks
made upon s"u ia the Iaporie Wing of the oh, aud the
Michigan CITY Gazette oi the ilth INST deem IL but an
act Of justice 10 say, that since YOU took upon yourself
the high and responsible duties at President Judge of this
circuit, Your course, as such Judge, has been highly cred
liable To yourself and satisfactory Ia us aud that the dig
nIiI'd. courteous aud genilcmanly manner IN which YOU
have discharged those duties, evlnce the capacity, as will
"a the desire To perform them with honor 10 yourself aud
credit to the Bench.
With sentiments of esteem and respect,
We remain YOURS, &c
J l. Jernegan, Jno. II. Niles,
John ii. Bradley, nj the Laporte Term, where only, I at
tended.
VI. { Hannah, \. l.. Osborne,
VI. ID Orion, =. J.. Villains,
J. VI Barclay, X. :. Cubbs.
J X. Wells, James Bradley,
I u Reeve, j. w. Chapman,
G. Hathaway, \ W. Enos,
X /. Farnsworih.
At the conclusion of the Term, the Associate Judges,
both Wings, aud highly respectable citizens. presented
Mr.. Chamberlain the following communication
Hon l.. CuaMBERLArS-Dea SIR: We. The Associ-
ate Judges OF Iaporie County, do with great pleasure a-
knowledge the courteous, urhaue, g.nilemanly and eff
cifnt manner IN which YOU. sir, has. discharge the ar
dgous aud responsible duties Of President Judge. and the
pleasure OF an association with YOU.
With cordlal and unieIsned desires for your peace and
prosperity, We subscribe ourselves,
Your very humble Servants.
{ w. HENRY,
G. \. ROSE.