The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-04-30
Hon, A. o. r Nieholsoo

We transfer TO our columns the following notice Of
! appointment of this gentleman to the vacancy occa-
nsd by the death OF Judge Cahal In rendering the ap
llnen TO MIR. Nicholson, Governor Trousdale has
the usual proof of his knowledge Of character and
bis devotion 10 the public interests. All parties in Ten
sSe, we think, will be satisfied with the appointmen,
great experience as lawyer, Mr. Nicholson unites
s Of the highest order, and the courtesy and modesty
lth the sure attendants OF merit:
From the Nashville Union.
.n INV CHANCELLOR We understand that Governor
Ssdae has appointed the Hon A . L Nicholson
heeiot oil the middle chuncey division OF the State
Py the vacancy occasioned by The untimely death %
Crhal, and that Mr.. Nicholson has accep pied the APP
lment This appointment, we need not say, will meet
unanimous appreciation OF the entire bar OF Middle
nessee. Mr. Nicholson conessedly stands among the
!unst' oil the Wes, with reputation not bounded
ne limits OF the State and he upon the duties
oihce NOT without experience. During the continued
position OF Jadae Canal ss year, he held most OF the
rs In his present district His courteous bearing while
he bench, his ripe and extensive legal requirements
prompt alenuon,o the duties OF his office. and his thor
InVesngauon OF the causes at chambers, were emf
satisfactory 10 tie bar. by those beIs OF the
Who had the pleasure OF practising before hun that
his appointment will be matted with delight.
zoe same may with ruth be said OF the entire chan
dominion Although he may never have sat as chan,
10 sout portions Of the district yet In all he is known
gentleman of unim pcsc liable character Of unassum-
nd courteous bearing, Of eatens We and personal &C.
emens in equity law. His personal acquaintance i.
mined TO the members alone, bot Is wide and extern
throughout bis entire circuit with all classes OF his
Hehzens, To all oi them we know his appointment
II De more than satisfactory.
oeleye that MI Nicholson la accepting this tenn 10.
tPpolnment, which, oil course. must largely int ere
us extensive and lucrative practice, has been actu.
Ii W he highest motives. There has been OF late years
us Inclination, among certain parties Of the
pesuoy The SCI arate organization OF the chancery
ihls feeling Is principally, OF cour,e, among those
Ic uhacquanted with our judicial history, and W no
oeen Influenced by the theorists oil sweeping reform
sal 10 some of our sister STATES. There can be no
On that the jurisdiction exercised by the han
ooh must be retained, no matter what changes mar
ought IN our system. The only real ques Is,
eiR Is better Tor The people and for
e 70 keep The Jurltdiouon separate, to coniound
The proceedings OF the law court. IL Is not known
as Two Jurisdictions were united IN this State until
ange in the constitution 1884 All OF our old
~, who remember the workings OF the old sys-
ssree that ~ WINS Taught with incalculable evil,
10 inefminabic delays IN the administration Of ius.
nrY pgree IN The opinon that The evils OF that rys
duceo he 81 pafse organization oil the court as il
nss Not one OF those beet acquainted with the
n'oi That system viii be found IN favor OF a re.
't But IN order 10 prevent the desire iof change,
u 70 natural 10 the human mind from increasing il
,'afy that our cbancery should admini,ter nj.
M prom pness, reguisrity and eomple,ene.s Tn
lts the bench should be hll.d by men of the fir,,
whose courteous dep~anOr may wan favor from IA w
a clients. Such mau Is Mr.. Nicholson. The sal
be no nduccucnt TO whose practice /,
more lucrative, and the duties of the office are la
ADD e1aotng, lie deserves ali praise Tor his vii
assume the duties OF SO responsible station.