The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-09-17

he soon distinguished himself by con-
sistent advocacy Of all rational and neces.
sary changes in our fundamental law. ltI
has been frequently remarked. that no
man in that body achieved more extend
ed reputation by his eloquence, ability.
and consistent devotion to popular equali-
ty Than Mr.. Ranney. By the display OF
his profound legal learning, and by his
honorable bearing, as well as by the evi.
dent and perfect honesty Of his character,
as member Of this Convention, he was
alone commended to the support OF his
l,iends in the last Legislature Of Ohio. as
candidate for the Supreme Jndgeship.
1t was voluntary and unsought offering
to personal worth and obvious official fit
ness. &"
As a member Of the Supreme Court,
Judge Ranney has distinguished himself
by promptitude and rapidity in the dis
patch Of business, no less than the sound
ness and safety OF his opinions and his
judgment. His merits enttle him 10 cleo
ton, and we cannot doubt that he will be
successful.
Personally, JoHN A. CoRwIN is true
gentleman, whose character is above re-
proach. and whoimpresses himself at once
upon the favorable regard Of all. Wherev-
er he is known, he is favorte with the
people. He is in the enlarged sense Of
that term, man of the people, emphati-
cally their idol, combining great dignity Of
character with urbanity Of demeanor to-
ward all ranks Of men. intellectually,
Mr.. Corwin is man Of fine genius. En-
dowed with profound acquaintance with
the fundamental principles of law, and
great acuteness and quickness Of percep-
tion, he is peculiarly adapted 10 the laoors
Of the Bench. His nomination was not
made without due regard for the Office,
and for the man. II correctness Of per-
sonal department, high order Of elo-
quence and great acumen at the bar. and
great affability of disposition, are elements
beftting the station; we may challenge the
comparison Of Mr.. Corwin with any other
man in Ohio. With all his advantages.
his admitted and admirable genius his
high professional aims, and judicial apti-
tude, he is one of the most promising men
in Ohio, or in the country. He cannot
but reflect honor upon our courts abroad.
and contribute potentially TO the facility
and early accomplishment of the judicial
reforms provided tor in the new consliiu.
ton. That the State and people may have
the benefit of his services, where such as
he are soon to be so much needed, we
must ardently urge his triumphant election
That he will add lustre to the judicial char
acter Of Ohio. as well as contribute 10 the
efficiency of the Court, we regard as per-
fectly certain to follow his election.
THOMAS W. BARrLEy is the fourth
candidate of the Democracy for the Su
preme Bench. He is TOO widely known to
be benefited by any extended notice at our
hands. Encomiums now would appear
as though the writer deemed Mr. Barlley's
long political career and high public char.
acter, as of no value, or as constituting
no recommendation TO the Supreme Bench
of the State. Mr.. Barley. as a member
for several years Of the State Senate. for
some time Speaker Of that body. and as
the acting Governor Of Ohio Tor several
months, has exercised an influence upon
puIlc affairs too widely and permanent!
beneficial, for any man to presume that
single word is necessary in order TO enlist
the favorable regard Of the people toward
that gentleman.
Though he has ever displayed an emf
nent fitness for political lie. and long filled
space in public service only open to abil.
! tiles of uncommon order and perfect pri-
vate worth, no man who knows Mr.. Barley,
" will hesitate to say that he. also. is pecu-
liarly fitted for high judicial station.
His laborious habits, close application
and untiring industry, with his readiness
of legal analysis, would prove him advan-
tagcs Tor the position which few men in
deed possess 1t was Mr. Bartey's char
acter for ability and profound research, as
well as his long career Of professional sue
cess which led his numerous friends
throughout the Stale, 10 urge upon him the
nomination. notwithsan ling he had per-
emptoriy declined being candidate for
any office. With popularity so exten-
siye, and based on life, time OF such SER
vice, none can doubt that he will be cho-
sen as one of the members of the Supreme
Court under the New Constitution.
ALLEN G. THURMAN, though last named
on the ticket, will be inferior in no respect
to any man who has ever occupied seat
on the Supreme Bench of Ohio. He is an
other of whom i, may be emphatically said.
he has sprung from the popular bosom. but
who is sill cherished by all who admire a
public man Of high personal responsibility.
extensive literary and legal altainments,
and unsurpassed professional success
Mr. Thurman is entirely a self.made man.
Poverty was his lot, at the commencement
of his life. But US in most other cases OF
personal distinction from such circum-
stances, it only acted as strong incentive
TO the industry and effort, which alone ev-
er lead to great success. lie struggled
against strong personal obstacles on his