New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-02-04
FROM WASHINGTON.
supreme Court of the | nited states.
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Is T. the Supreme Court u the nited states
The Court room is in the northeln wing OF the
Capitol on the ground floor. IL "a broken by pii-
lars and arched walls. and j. badly lighted Il Is
handsomely furnished. with rich Wilton carpets,
silken drapery e.. The light is admitted from
the rear windows alone aud the Judges SIT with
their backs to the hight the counsel who address
them can scarcely see their faces. Al II O'Clock
they enter deliberately, all dressed IN black and
with GOWNS After they are seated. the crIer pro
claims, oyer, oyez. oyez the Supreme Court Of
tie United states Is now in session all persons
having business therein are admOnished 70 draw
near and give their attendance. God save the
United states and these honorable Judges
viii now attempt to describe the Court In the
center sits the Chief Justice. ROGER 3. TANET Of
Nd. He stsl, salow. thin. hardieatured. and care
less Ia dress. His history Is well known. As Gen
Jackson Attorney General. he had 80 hesitation
in advising that the removal Of the deposits from
tie Bank Of the nited states, by the President
order, was valid, and when Mr. Duane refused 70
remove the treasure. Mr.. TASEY took his place as
Secretary Of the Treasury. and gave the order re-
quired by the President He stood very nigh al
the Bar Of Mary land, and is unquestioHably man
OF great power Of intellect. His opinions terse
pointed and luminous, not ncumbered with unne-
cessay learning, but exceedingly logical and con
yincing. He has great tenacity OF purpose and
strength u will, and | may add, stubborn preu-
dices The sincerity Of his convictions no one
doubts There is about him an unmistakeabe air
Of intellect and authority, and he IS a not unworthy
successor o. John Marshall He is dev0ut Ro
man Catholic and rigid ia his observance OF rei-
gi0us forms and duties
On the right hand o, the Chief Justice sits Mr.
Justice MCLFAS Of Ohio This gentleman was
Postmaster General under Mr. Adams and contn
ued 80 for a very short time under Gen. Jackson,
"a hen he transferred - the bench OF the "a
preme Court He IS q well dressed diguiiied per
son. about feet hight exceedingly well
formed with fine teeth clear gray eye, lofty
brow and forehead thin hair but not gray, and IN
the general outline Of his features the breadth Of
the lower part OF his face and the general carriage
Of his head exceedingly hike the statue OF Wash.
lngUln by HouebtOn ia the Capitol at Richmond
He IS an upright and sensible man, with unques
tonable administrative talents bat not an accurate
" profound LAWYER IL j. believed by some that
he Is not satisfied with lns present position but IS
.i.srOus of obtanInE a higher station He i
member Of the Methodist Church, aud ls iu high
favor with that denomination.
Justice CAIR0N Oi Tennessee isneXt 10 MCLEAN.
He Is a stout, healthy man respectable and Sold
Ia appearance with face and head more indica-
tive OF urbanity and benevolence than OF intellect
With good sense moderate learning, great beneyO
lence OF feeling and kindness OF demeanOr. he Is
universally regarded as useful, unpretending re
spectacle Judge.
Next to hun we lind judge DANlTT OF Virginia
II was nominated by MIR Van Buren, shortly be
tore the termination OF that gentleman Presidency
principally on account OF his political services and
dtyOtedness. He IS tall, bOny. angular, with high
cheek bones aud dark complexion, and looks as #
hc had some Indian blood IN hs veins His nind
narrow in It's conceptions and limited ia lis inves
LEGATIONS and his sty is crude and confused. But
his learning is accurate, and his deductions
a l.l4 oft fla ma
oriiy of the Court. and not unfrequently IN favor
o. State Rights His attachment 10 these render
him valuable member Of the Court lis anna
biity and honesty are universally conceded law
yers say that his opinions. even when in the M
lority. are sound and correct
Next to him, and on the extreme right IS the
place of Senator WoODBvRY, Of New Hampshire
ii has long been man Of note. As Governor and
Judge IN ms own state. ANA as Senator and Secre
tarv of the Treasury here, he has been distinguish
ed Tor fidelity 10 his party, aud for unwearied
study aud labor. He Is nearly SIX feet IN hight, OF
round and compact form well moulded features,
prominent and bright eye that, at distance ap
pears dark but on nearer view is seen TO be
blush grey He is strictly temperate in his habits
drinks nothing but cold water, and a great deal OF
that, and works with surprising rapidIty and earn
esiness He has great talent ior research and his
opinions are crowded with its results As rea
soner he is cogent and accurate but not concise
ght to be assumed settled His dec Mons
would be the better fpr pruning and thinning but
the growth is deep rooted aud vigorous. He Is a
very able Judge. AS politician, he has always
been a Democrat and a supporter OF Southern
rights-and 40 Northern man could be more accept
able 10 the democracy ofthe south as Presiden
tai candidate.
We will now look 10 the left Of the ChieiJ ustIce
The first is Justice WAYNE from Georgia, formerly
a member of Congress from that State, and very
warm personal aud political friend OF Secretary
Forsyth He IS an exceedingly handsome man
about feet 10 inches high OF stout but graceful
figure ruddy complexion, tine teeth and clustering
wavy HAIR, now mingled with gray very courteous
Ia manner and with a tone OF refinement IN his elo-
cutiOn and address that are very pleasing. lie has
cultivated the graces and has aimed NJ is said not
without success 10 be IN favor with the ladies'
He has an ingenious, copiOus ndnd-ls fluent and
rapid in expression, but lacks cOnclseness lucid
arrangement and yigor He IS, however, fy no
means deficient ia learning even of a technical
character.
Next 10 him Is Judge NELSON, a man OF hand
some features, bland and gentleman-hke IN ex-
preston very courteous in manner, and dignllied
vet easy in department. He possesses much good
sense and IS an excellent lawyer HIS apprehen-
SION j. not rapid but he thinks clearly and reasons
strongly He Is probably the best commercial law
yer on the Bench, thanks 10 his New York educa-
ZION. Since ms elevation 10 hls present place, he
has shown al unusual degree of energy and indus
tn and is evidently working fora reputation he
is not suspected Of Interior political views, and his
integrity and independence are not doubted.
Judge MCkISLTT OF Alabama IS not here. Tie
IS m New Orleans holding his Circuit there aud
principally with a view 10 attend 10 the t1si OF
Ms Ganess cases.
Judge GRIER OF Pa has large broad torn, AZ
expansive angular brow, blue eye, sud looks Ike
strong minded. ssgacious German-such, | be
heve. Is hiss descent More probably ScOtch-Ed
Tribune His voice Is very curious lie reads IN
loN rapid monOtonous tone Tor some seconds, ana
then he viii catch on word. 10 spun round i IS on
a pivot snd start OF % renew the same course
lis Opinions are unpreiending ard sensible well
expressed and concise. HIS position As Judge $
hardly Yet defined
Ca the night Of the Judges separated BY rai
iu : the desk OF the Clerk, M Carrol. de :
a brother OF Hon Chas ii Carroll OF Livingston
Co. NY he IS model Of what 4 clerk should
b,-ncai prompt sssidu0us and courteous, and s
IN every respect al honorable and accomplished
gentleman.
On the eft hand side tnd the desk Of Mr.
" allsch the youthful Marshall Of the District
H. yerS attentive q visitefs Of the Court takes
care oi the ladies' who drop u, and provides them
with seats. and s ever ready 70 extend kind stten
thius II 81 strangers
The Attorney Genera has a separate desk Ia the
l,urt rlorn and AL Alioiulur otfcs NJ keysriy