Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-03-28

ions are crowded with It's results. AS reason
er ho is cogent and accurate, but not concise
and is apt TO spend too much labor in proving
what ought TO be assumed as settled. His de-
cislons would be better for pruning aud thinning
but the growth is dep rooted and vigorous
He is very able judge.
As politician he has always been demo
crat, and an able supporter of southern rights
and no northern man could be more acceptable
g the democracy of the south as presidential
candidate
We will now look at the leit of the chief jus
tice. The first is justice Wayne Of Georgia,
formerly member Of Congress from that state
and very warm personal and political friend of
Secretary Forsyth. lie is an exceedingly hand
some inan@s-about i've feet ten inches in height
of stout but graceful figure, ruddy complexion.
fine teeth and clustering, wavy hair, now ming
led with gray; very courteous in manner, and
with tone of refinement in his elocution and
address that is very pleasing. He has cultvat
ed the graces, and has aimed ut is said not with
out success) 10 be in favor with the ladies'. He
has an ingenious, copious minds fluent and
rapid in expression, but lacks conciseness, lucid
arrangement, and vigor. lie is, however, by no
means deficient IN ledining even of tcchnica!
character.
Next to him is Judge Nelson, man of ha1d
some features, prominent and black eye, a
bland and gentemanlke expression of counte
nance, very courteous in manner, aud dignihed,
yet easy in department. He posses much good
sense, and is an excellent lawyer. His appre
tension is not rapid, but he thinks clearly and
reasons strongly. He is probably the best com
merciaI lawyer on the bench, thanks to his New
York education Since his elevation to his pres
ent place he has shown an unusual degree OF
energy AMI industry and perseverance, and is
evidently working tor reputation. lie Is not
suspected of ulterior political views, and his in
tegri'y and independence are not doubted.
Judge Mckinley is not here. He is in New
Orleans holding his circuit there, and principal
ly with = view to attend the trial Of Mrs. Giine's
:asct
Judge Grier, of Pennsylvania, has large
broad form, an expansive angular brow, blue
eye, and looks like a strong minded, sagaclons
German such believe, is bis descent. More
probably Scotch. Ed, Tribune,l His voice is
very curious lie reads in low, Inonotonous and
rapid tone for some seconds, and then he will
catch on q word, to spin round it as on pivot,
md start of to renew the same course. His
,pinions are unpretending and sensible. well cx
Dressed and concise His position as Judge is
On the right Of the judges, separated by a
railing, is the desk Of the Clerk, Mr.. Carroll
He is brother of Hon. Chlres II. Carroll Of
Livingston county New York lie 10 mode
If what clerk should be-neat, prompt assid
lous and courteous, and is in every respect an
honorable and accomplished gentleman.
On the left hand side we finl the dcsl, Of Mr.
Walach, the youthful marshal ol the district
lie is very attentive 10 visitors Of the court -
takes care of the ladies' who drop in, and pro.
vides them with seats, and is ever ready to ex-
tend kind attentions and civiitles to all stran
gcra.
The attorney general hls separate desk in
he court room, and an adjoining Office, Mr.
Rcverdy johnson was foremost at the Baltimore
oar aud ranks very high as a learned lawyer
md able reasoner. There is great deal of en-
'rgy and independence IN his look and bearing
mi mode of speaking. lie is OF good stature
erect and strong, but powerful figure, strongI,
marked feature, and with no soflnes8 of speecI
Or mluncr. His style oil reasoning is clear ant
stsong, but diffusc.
will alude to but one other officer Of the
court, it's oldest counsellor in attendance, and {
most able and distinguished lawyer Genera
Walter Jones, the rival Of Pincknry, and WHIT
md Webster, and other leading counsel in pas
lays. As a common law counsellor, he excel
ID them all in depth and variety of learning
md has hld several age lsgacies, but is nov
without fortune, and still engaged in practice
lthough he must To more than seventy year
old.
He speaks slowly, and in lew tone, but witt
great purity Of diction and clcaruess of thought
There is however great want Of fore. in hi
m,nn and few listen to him. Some year
go a citizen Of Ohio, after being in court dunR
IN argument Of Gen. Jones, said to one Of hi
,cquanances that he had witnessed that da
the greatest curiosity which had ever met hi
observation he had heard u man talk for tw
hours in his sleep
The appearance aud dress Of this distinguish
ell and worthy gentlemln are most peculiar, bu
1t would be hardy fair to describe them. lie
unvcrs lily respected, and, by those who kno
him, warmly beloved.
Such are the men whJ compose this elevate
tribunal. As men and jursts they arc respect;
ble but MT of the lofty and commanding chm
acter that will be expected in such statlun.-
Everyone of them has been selected for polit
ca reasons--and some of them certainly wou
nev,r hive been chosen by popular vote
~ hat absurdity characterizes the assertion
about the dangers of popular choce OF Judges
When did the governor of a state, or a prasiden
except Washington, nominate Judge ON a
count Of his professional ab:lnyP know Of
instance. ....
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