Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-09-26
n X HALL. POST MASTER GENERAL

1876 and commenced the study II the law the office
vi Pres dent ii mpe. Here he coutinued RELYING
Hrey up his Own eseftinns teacher in District
srhel. fr support, while acquiring a profession. until
1882, when he removed 10 the cl Of Bul,lh. aud
there shortly afterwards admitted 10 the bar rs an
attorney and entered into partnership with Nj Fill,
more.
Ills business tarus. industry, and sound Judgment
caused him to rise rapidly in his prof 'son and soon
gained HIM the reputation Of an able and learned lawyer,
and reliable practitioner.
The partnership dissulve in 1880 and Mr.. Hall
c'nnn.d an extensive and successful Practice until
1911. lie was then appointed fri ju lge of tn OF
cnnlnln pleas. ard for the nj four years continued
To discharge he duties the office hnnorabIy and
fictonly. Ills ud cial distinguished by a
comprehensive learning and sound discrimination is
exercise. by prompiness and energy in the dispatch Of
business, aud by Kindness and afability of manner
which gained for him the respect and esteem of The en-
tire bar, and an unusual degree of popularity amng the
citizens al large.
In the fallof 1915, Judge Hall was elected member
Of the Assembly from the city of Buffalo. and in this ca
pacy he faithfully and ably represented the import nj
interest Of his constituents. With power Of physical
endurance rarely eqnaled, h. devoted hms IF to the pb
lie business and early developed quail ties of mind ccu
lated 10 render him useful aud able legislator
Many important questions connect ID With the political
and financial interest OF the Sac came before the egi>
lanre Tor discussion and al uStent and on all occasions
Jnd9- Hal was found 10 advocate enl ghened and
liberal course of Icy, that has dome much to dev.
ope and make avalable the physical and intel
leciual power Of the State and ave her honorable po
ton among her sister States of the Union lie aimed to
he u.s. fnl rather than briantfo be known by wise
course OF legislation and faithful applca the bust
ness and duties of his position.
In Novembrr, 1876 he succeeded Hon. w. A. Mnae
ly as thu Representative in Congress- for the 32 dis
tTlc lie took his seal in December, 1913, and served
but one term, imperative OF personal character
having compelled HIM To decline reelection. much To-
gene a wi uT his
EMS
lie carried 10 the Natl nal Legislature those clarac-
tesllcs VIII ch had distinguished him in the councils Of
his native State. He was placed upon the Committee
on tho Jndciary and in that pos ton his ample loyal
knowledge AZ well the candor and industry which he
brought 10 the lnvesl1at on Of every subject gave him
nln nee and rendered him valuable aud efficient
her.
Although ready al debate. and an excellent lnclician
we never find him seeking repdtaion as an osaof by
the roundness of lis periods the elegance oil his dc
tim. hut discussing every question with view 10 he
practical MY and he prrtnency Of his words. 1t
In this spirit that he discussed the bill 'requirnp all
moneys received from customs be paid into the pub ic
treasury: and though his proposed amend nent fed
recommend itself 10 The favor Of the majority he gained the
lit Of ability It's discussion and of desire to
The hest Interest oi the country. But per ps til.
elab speech which he delivered durrg his term was
upon the "Pacheco" slave Case, in vhch displayed
intimate acquaintance with the whole science OF the
law Of ttuns and OF the lea bei which had become
involve IL the Gscussjo1 he proved himself palia-
menta'y dbher Of superior clpaIfy. and possessed Of
powers Of a high nrdsr
Rcrrrs nllna 4 commercial cons ucncy and the inter
Isl OF city at which concentrated vast commerce,
Judge Hall Ia q. ~ occupied with business OF a H.
cal character, Nnd matter nvovieg the Interests and
well helng OF those whom he represent d. ia however
small degree ever hed, when pr srntd To htn OF oh
tanning ITS due share If attention; dd lie allow de-
yolon 10 these interests cal him from participation
It,tt.e l..
ion as one of the judiciary Committees in all questions
Il general Interest. we find him deeply lnietesed aud
exetIng among his fellow members inconsi leabe
Influence, for what he believed to be right.
As speaker lac Is calm aud d.p,ssonatp rarely seek
ing for Illustration, relying for strength upon the
gaces OF uralry, he carries convict by
OF manner, and by soundness and honesty OF argument
that indicates purify and upf hness of parpose. lie
retired at the close Of his term with envlable repua
lion rarely yred in short service and having dis
charged every duty connected with the office
ner perfectly satisfactory to those whom he had serve]
Judge Hall now resumed the practice of his PROBES
and continued II till by sucden AID all cling dpensa
iion OF Providence the nation deprived Of gfea and
and good ruler and the ice Pres dent was called to the
Chief Maaisracy of the Union. Mr. Fillmore finding
himself thus Unexpectedly invested with vast RESPONSE
bill ties. involving the prcsen and future welfare of The
cnuhtry at crisis Of unusual interest in the hIsioy of
the Republic, and requiring the highest wisdon and firm
ness in the administration OF IFS, looked around him
Tor adfSerS Judge lialI was Immediately SUNNI med
tn Washington, and repaired thIther counsel aud ad
wise with his eod in the and untred relations in
which he placed.
Meantime the Cabinet Of General Taylor had resign
ed their places and refused to continue the dis
charge OF their duties till the consequent upon
the death of the late President should subs de- and his
successor might have opportuf carefully TO collect
the material Of another Il ma ural that he should
wish TO retain among his advisers his former pupil and
partner in business and confidential friend. With
W II acquainted, and in his integrity and patroi,m he
had the fullest confidence In view of thrs crcnmsan-
ces he was appointed Postmaster Genetal osilion fr
which he seemed PECULIARLY fit ed. and the duties of
which, all who know him have the fullest confidence he
will discharge the satisfaction of the hole country
The General Post Office Department is one of the
most important conneced with the Government. Its
ramicaons extend through out The Union from centre
ccnm erencp, and in all lis branches is intimately con
necled with the immediate Interests Il the whole
ny In ITS correct efficient and systematic admlnstra
ton, all classes interested and in the char Of
Judge Hall the country has every that its afl rs
will be co,d lcted ably. efficiently. and faithfully and
tina nothing will be wanting in rendering 1t sabSeTven
to the wants Of the people. His comprehensive mind
will grasp ii in all is relationships sound ind gm.nt will
suggest measures for lis government-his ample expert
will devise the means Of carrying them in effect
and his ndomitabe physical energy and capacity for ad
mnisauve labor will enable him t. every thing
connected with his charge to be faithfully and promptly
executed.
In private and professional life Judge Hall has always
sustained envlabe reputation fr his strict Integrity
and great worth of character, well for eminent abl
ity lawyer. Here too he has exhibited those raj s