Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-13
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To the Executive OF virginia.

To the Executive OF virginia.
The vacancy upon tho Bench CT tho Court Of Appeals.
oceasoned by the death Of the Hon. Robert Standard
ders probable that the Executive may feel constrained
appoint I'd another Judge to suppy tho place OF
the late incumbent until the Legislature shall ati
session. NIL the post permanently And the appoint
ment adverted considered
the Executive will understand the purpose Of the
in directing its attention to the honorable gentleman whose
name he takes the liberty Of using.
IL has been OF uniegncd satisfaction 70 the pro-
iession in Virginia, 10 witness the dccacy which has
trained the ardent friends Of many, who are well worthy
that distinguished position, from entering disgrace
iui scramble tor the office, and II should be
beed honorable and generous that profession
which has received OF than OF commend
ton from the public. And this creditabe forbeaanco will
account too Tor the fact that who is
stranger found urging the claims OF a gentleman whose
advocacy he has takcnstimuaed by no other mo-
1--WE than sense OF duty TO the public and from desire
pay deserved tribute TO learning ability and exalted worth
lie Pleads the example OF others who have
MN IN directing attention TO the claims OF other
gentlemen and in initiating them in tina, particular he
VIII endeavor TO emulate the liberal and manly tone
which has marked their communications and carefully
avoid disPsragng other nominees. lie is by
sure that John Robertson. Chancellor OF tho Richmond
Circuit, will thank him for thus bringing his name
before the public, without his knowledge or consents
anu to him. he begs leave to say that unless he
scieniiousiy believed there Judge tho State
who presented claims office than those which
may be advanced in hts behalf and unless he honc.,,
thought that the Judicial fame Of Virginia would be Illus
pedlled by his appointment he would be silent now Nor
are these sentiments peculiar himself and he feels as
sued hat he but gives expression To opinions which
common 10 the whole Bar whom Judge Robertson pre-
Sides IN saying that worthy Of Executive or Lee
gisiaive appointment the high trust in question moio
capable OF dschsrgng the arduous and responsible duties
whieh attach 10 IT, deserving that elevation TO
which honorable and difficult service have entitled him
cannot be found in Virginia. lie has already given the
highest proof OF his ability, diligence, and legal research
IN bringing literally order Of chaos and in combining
he dlsleem membra OF the Chanccy Court OF this Cir
cut into harmonious and efficient system. When,
IA eoh'equenee OF the inability OF single Judge TO
PRESIDE over both the Common Law and Chancery Ju-
usdetionS OF this Circuit Judge Robertson was elevated
oy me Legislature TO the bench Chancellor he had be-
lore HIM task from which ordinary mind would have
shrusk IN dismay. The Augean fable OF classic story
could furnish parallel the immense mass of accumu-
aed matter which, stamped with the dusty features OF an
uquy, had collected about the Chanccry Court and from
mere sloh and immobiiy, daily increasing IN pinqu
tude-old cases, and hard cases-whch when aroused
from their Van Wrinkle sumbers may be supposed TO have
shared the surprise OF the buried toad when the rock in
Mheh ne was entombed was suddenly blasted from about
hlm The wag who suggested TO the Commons of Eng
anu mat Buon1pare should be Chancery for safe
keeping was thought have given birth to pungent and
concelti but the sultOrs that Court found IN AT
fancy had become fact and in Chancery there seem
ed 10 ihem no hope OF evo getting BY this romnis
cence, II IL not intended TO censure upon he pree
eessor OF the present Chancellor. The blended duties of
the two present Courts could have been discharged by
any single Judge.
Now, however, Il complete and happy reform has hs,D
effected through the unweared assiduy and patient and
prompt labor OF the presiding Chancellor Justice is GER
TAM and speedy causes decided without delay-that
ckenng OF the heart from hope deferred longer comes
over the sutton in Chaneoy, and that sentiment of sa
faction, which Judicial forums should always diffusr il
general throughout the entire circuit Confidence IN the
Court wisdom, conviction of IN. nronrs
~ and justice OF Its DECISIONS universally prevails But
the mere labor to which the Chancellor been subject
co. Is not alone TO be considered, when viewed compa-
rson with the profound research comprehensive legal
learning and penetrating sagacity, which have character
ed the decisions OF Judge Robertson No cause comes
from his hands, until every fact relating has been tho
roughly investigated until every legal proposition however
remotely connected with IL. ha. been carefully and per
iecuy elaborated. His decisions from these causes and
ms own high character, have carried moral force with
he which has not only sllenced, but convinced those
VINO were disposed to dier from them; and the public has
been satisfied that "ustice, according TO law has been
impartially and strictly administered.
IS unnecessary Tor the writer 10 dwell upon the Judi
cal tame OF Judge RobefsOn-that which is the subject of
such uniform panegync does require 10 be ENLARGED
it part OF Vrgna's history and part too of her
property, which will be cherished and valued while her
cords-those living and impershabe memorials of his Gu
reeT-sIa remain To other quafc which this dis
unguished gentleman possesses in eminent degree-
qualifications which, above all Others most to be desi-
red IN those who wear the Judicial ermle-et the writer
briefly advert And first among these moral attributes
stands and spotess integrity lofty and delicate
sense OF honor manly independence Of character aud
trmness OF purpose which no iear OF consequences ca1
shake or swerNe. Acting upon those convictions which
flow from the mems sibI Teet" his character is
oPen frank, ingenious and firm. He has his brigh,
striss OF political warfare, unsuled. He has ,rumph.d
upon the musings and served in the hall of Congress- and
TO his lasting honor be said the tongue of SANDER and
the eye OF Envy sharpened they were by the vim
dicveness Of party feeling have been unable TO detect
stain or cloud upon its glowing brightness Ii has COL
nued TO shine with brighter and increasing Iustre M
pening and additional honors are gathering around
him He has noby won the merit which entities him to
the honor OF place in highest Judicial FORUM and
worthily will he wear the honor and discharge the du-
ties which belong TO it.
Vi all our public men, too there 10 abou, him less pre-
tension and less annersm, than about any other 80 dis
ngushed as he has been by high important
There is about him humbug, and a particle Of cant
That nteIibe honesty, that sturdy oak-ke uprghtness
OF purpose which might be broken but would not bend TO
the dictates Of expediency and deaf TO the prompngs of
interest," are Incompatible with the and ridiculous
coHcomby which dIshgures the conduct Of some of our
public charscters.
OF his politics. tested by the party standard Of this day.
the writer knows nothing His past political history places
him among the old Virginia Republicans: body OF men
whose wisdom, patriotism and dsnieresod love Of coun
try, for Virginia those aures which once adorned her
brow. He belongs TO OF Vrgina's sons which is
fast passing away-those bright jewels which once gilt
tered numerousy aud radianiy in the coronet which
adorned her. lie has done her. and won ronown
for her and iii but that he should receive the reward
Of long and faithful service.
A MEMBER OF THE BAR
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