The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-17
Notes from the Watering Places.


- SARATOGA SPRINGS, August ID, 1919.
Vist of the Hon. Hurry Clay to the Lac School
Examinations of the Pup,is-iSpseeh of Mr.. Clay,
&C., &s.
We have Just returned from Ballston Spa, where
we have been TO attend the public examination of
the National Law School. Among the distinguish
ed individuals present were Henry Clay, Governor
Fish, Chancellor Walworh Judge Parker, Willis
Hall, and Senator Hale, of New Hampshire. The
exercises of the students evinced great progress in
the science and practice of law. Their perform
snces, especially in off-hand speaking, and before
their courts, in taking testimony and summing up
their causes, were novel ant interesting, and af-
forded complete demonstration Of the practical
bihty and superior advantages OF the system under
which they have been trained
At the close of the last day, addresses
made by the eminent gentlemen mentioned above.
Judge Parker led off, in a speech OF considerable
He complimented the President Of the institution for
his ingenuity in devisipg and his energy in carrying
into operation system Of legal training which he be-
neved, would ultimately work an entire reform In the
character and condition Of the profession would make
them not only better lawyers, but better men. e.
consummation,'' whispered bystander at my elbow,
moot dsvouty to be wishsd.D The Judge then COM
mented upon the necessary qualifications Of
full lawyer urging with a caution that seemed to to
indicate the consciousness OF putting forth new idea
that among them was an honest integrity Of character
and love Of truth and closed with glowing appeal
the distinguished individuals around him. rs aording
splendid practical ilustaon Of the truth Of his as
seruops: :,
This brought up the Chancellor, who, after few
faint expressions that could not be heard, gave his
views OF the scenes they had Witnessed, and in
which were the Indications, he said, OF very great
and rapid Improvement, not only in the practice,
but IN knowledge OF the principles and precepts
of law.
tocre have entertained In regard 10 the practcability
Of Mr.. Fowers system had been completely dispeled
by the exhibitions Of which he had been delighted
spec ator; and wound up With characteristic caution
to the pupils not TO forget that the successful lawyer
wssthe profound the abstract thinker one whose mind
is capable Of great concentration and always In ad
vance q the common thought; and who In all his ar
gumenatons before court adopts rs his grand motto
Mmtrm ~ pare ct 'e~Per az rem
The Chancellor was followed by Governor Fish,
who, IN few concise and appropriate remarks, ex-
pressed the deep interest he felt the cause Of le-
gal learning, and the high gratlhcaton which what
he had teen and heard that day had afforded him:
As the chief mag lsrSte OF the state, he felt proud
of the institution, and most cordially offered his
utmost and and influence IN iurth"rance OF Its grand
and important oetlgDs.
The neat and last on the foer was the great
kentuckian Mr. Clay arose, amid peais OF enthu-
eissiic applause, and turning to Mr.. Fowler, said,
IN substance, as folowsi
Mr.. cLAY's srEEcH.
Mr. President, w,re to give full expression OF the
spired me. IL might too much like the language Of
exrsvseast battery For although the enterprise In
which you are engaged has been long and fsyorsbly
ture Of ystem aud it's vastly superior sdvsntages
to the legal student The ready familiarity Of your
students with amot every branch Of the legal science
their prompt replies to the NEST difficult questions
which, at your request had the honor Of addressing
they delivered their sstempore speeches and engaged
In the trial and summing up Of their have both
delighted and ,srtri,sd me can Il be sir, that the
ed stories Of the witnesses drawn out by the rigid In
terrogstops Of the young councillors and their solemn
appeals TO the jury are all all tction Am In q
seminary Of learning In a court room surrounded
by the mature realities ~ professional life IL Is the
practical part Of this system that strikes with the
greatest force Ifyou no young gentlemen In the
course you sre nov pursuing. you may take high
cation will accomplish everything TO this quality. II
may be allowed 10 speak Of myself more than to any
thing else 90 o-e TIE little success which have at
ont friends or pecuniary and wth no other
than common education, sa- that the pathway be-
fore long steep aud rugged aud the height
on which bed yenturtd to hx the eye o. my biton
could be reached only by to the most pur-
Dor disbesrtepsd by no obst acies struggled on No
opportunity which the most wstchful vigilance could
TO exercise po~ers was permitted 20 pass by
unim proved And II could then have enjoyed the sd.
vabtsges which this institution IL comforting upon
you, should have entered upon my profession under
far higher auspices aud brighter hopes Buttbnk not
young gentemen that your labor TO cease with your
preIsiatory course You are here indeed but TO lay
the foundation for superstrpcture to be reared here
after The profession you have chosen more than all
others imposes upon Its incumbents the necessity for
constant and srduous exsrton To acquire thorough
knowledge 81 the great aud pcsted science Of a-
demands life Of aborious Effort But II is an honor
able. glorious purs uit To search out truth and to
promote justice H. its great end Truth IL TO be
aim justice your guide, aud the smiles Of COINCIDENCE
OF God and Of men your ultimate-your high reward
Let these copsid.fstons govern you from this time
forward; and. with the shil and disci pine you
here acquiring you may lay the foundso and husly
rep the rewards, of high standing aud destiny in
life
After Mr.. Clay had closed, and an Intern, ssiou
had occurred, in the evening the Rev. Horace
Grecy took th. stand and gave a formal lecture.
His subject was old clo'." tits main proposition
was that the rich ard educated of every communal
~ should dress like the poor aud labonng classes
that, instead Of rufieo shut and hid gloves, every
editor, lawyer, merchant, &c, should appear In
lusy coat, old bat asG breeches, and work out his
highway tax win his uwn hands, instead ut ern-
Iloying others e. do II for him But have neither
the nue nor taste To- tisce this singular but charac