The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-20
BALTIMORE, Feb. 10, ls47.

BALTIMORE, Feb. l9 ls47.
Articles Of Impeachment demanded BY Governor Tho
mas against Judge-Great Excitement in the City
Another Scene in his Unfortunate Ma,,iGge-The
Markets, &c.
In the Mary land House of Delegates yesterday pro-
ceedng of the most exciting character had, which
will doubtless still exciting and interest.
ing form today. Mr.. Durkett, Chairman of the Com
mee the Judiciary, addressed the House, stating
that the previous evening he had eived note
from the Hon Francis Thomas, formerly Governor the
State, who had just arrived in Annapolis, requesting
interview with him, He waited upon him. and learnt
that his business at the capital solicit hearing
before the Legislature, for the purpose Of bringing
charges of crime and msdemeanor against Judge
whom he had whilst Governor, raised TO the bench.
The following letter from him banded 10 Mr.. Dur
ket and by him presented to the House -
ANNAPOLIS Feb Is, 1917
" Hon Thomas DnckeH, Chairman of the Committee of
Grievances and Courts OF Justice
"sm,-Fuliy convinced that cannot be gralifed in
my desires to have withdrawn from public view hi.
deous controversy in which have been most wanonly
involved nave deermed TO appear before the House
of Delegates If can be properly authorized to do So
for the purpose OF having in some degree nstce done
of the most heaatess villains in State His
base conduct has been for some time rightly appreciated
by me. But it was connected very intimately with
transactions with the eluciation Of which have wished
escape especially TO the feelings of another,
willing to leave him to the lashings OF his
fections while there was remote possibility OF his in
dulgs in this generous purpose now, through you de-
sire TO make known to the House, OF which You
the high office of chief magistrate of Maryland, as
to nominate TO Judgeship an individual al,oge-
high and responsible office which he holds
And that, if afforded suitable opportunity am ready
to justify thsi allegation, and in doing TO atone in
degree for the injustice done the State, and its
judiciary, for great wrong by unconsciousy com.
mted, by offering evidence to that the power
ferred by constitution two;hrds of the members
of the House OF Delegates, to have judge removed
from office, ought in this Instance to be exercised.
u" This communication is addressed 10 you account
have enjoyed such opportunities to understand my cha
racterscs that you will accord to full hearing,
CARELESS OF the foul impntaons upon my character
and conduct by those who know that can, aud fe ar
that WILL hold them up public and detestaon
have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obe
dent servant, FRANCIS THOMAS"
The reception Of them caused great feeling gho
the house as it was openly asserted and universally
derstood, that the letter pointed to the Hon. Judge LIE.
grand A resolution finally adopted declining to
take any action the letter until the charges and the
name OF the judge were furnished in writing by Elk.
Governor Thomas.
Judge Legrand appointed to the Bench by Cover
Thomas, al the close of his term, the death
Judge Magruder having previously been Secretary
State under him from the time OF his election He resided
with him at the Executive Mansion in Annapolis during
the brief period that he lived with his wife, and is pre-.
sumed that the charges relate in way to the Off.
cues that have resulted from marriage However
the matter is still in mystery Judge Legrend is a
and though he has been, in his time violent par
titan, he commands the respect, confidence,
TEEN Of the whole community, impartial, upright.
and able Jusge II Is said that he his position, and
indeed his rise from poor frendless boy TO the friend
ship of Frank Thomas and whatever may be tho result
the affair must be most painful to him.
There nothing of interest at present stirring in the
city though the spring business is opening with tho
brightest prospects.
THE MARKErs-Howard ct -four declined to SO as.
.y @ s s are more plenty than Le hove.
which is no momentsfily locke for.
STOCK BoARp-stue stocks still advancing, under the
closed ssz asked BID CITY per cts Of 1888 closed At
9sM asked ss bld Baltimore and Ohio Raw share, ,5