Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-05-20
Hon. William z. Stuart.

We commend the following letter Of Hon. o. B Tor.
bet Representative from Dearborn county, to the atten
ton OF our readers:
INDIANAFoLIs, May 10th, 1852
Hon. WILLIAM z. STUART, OF CAss-Behind me
sits Hon. W. z. Stuart, member Of the House from the
county of Cass and the democratic nominee for Judge
OF the Supreme Court for the first district.
1t gives great pleasure to note the evidences Of
the intellectual strength, sound discriminating udg
men, and eminent legal attachments of Mr.. Stuart.
am not an acute observer Of men, but an intimate as.
ISOLATION with him, a member of the House Of Rep
resentatiyes, affords fair opportunity Of Judging the
man. He is certaily sagacous, clear-headed legsa-
and the advocacy OF exhibits resolute-
teness OF purpose truly remarkable He is bold
soner-not hcsltating to launch out upon the open
mayhaps battle against the tide brave tempest Of
defamation with which he may be assailed He also,
sale, prudent counsellor, holding steady and firm
upon the wild spirit of innovation and OF rash REFORM
More than once have heard the remark Stuart is
strict constructionist" That especially true OF him
As an interpreter Of the constitution he never fails to
protest against trfing with IT, against perverson Of
its language and meaning His protests urged with
earnestness and power.
Stuart is emphatically a ogician have listened to
many of his speeches with deep nterest-aways hear
ing a lucid explanation, courageous attack upon
what he deems fallacy, a thorough revision Of
subject which it has been his province to examine
The traits have mentioned are observable in him
member of the Legislature Of 81 and 80 His USE
fulness is acknowledged by all The selection Of this
gentleman candidate for Supreme Judge
of the highest qualification to all who appreciate his
talents and qualifications
Mr.. Stuart as / am informed, entered Amherst Ac.
ademy. Mass, prepare himself for collegiate course
in 1927. In 1893 he graduated at Amherst College
receiving the highest honors of the institution He
then appointed Principal Of Maysye Academy, n Y,
where he remained three years. Meanwhile, he devoted
his spare time to the study of law in Judge Osbornes
office. Being ambitious and siudious he progressed
rapidly in his studies.
In 1886 he located at Logansport, in this State aud
commenced In 1S43 he elected Prosecn-
ting Attorney for the circuit.
Mr.. Stuart has the benefit Of long experience. His
reputation Of the first lawyers in Northern Indi-
ana, is well known. Ii is the result of study-of un-
weared close and steady application the profession
which he chose in early life, and for which his talents
and excellent traits Of character fitted him.
To the people Of Indiana he will be acceptable
Supreme Judge Thoroughly versed in legal science,
close and patient thinker, prompt and impartial
Judge, he cannot fail to establish reputation
passed by that of any Jurst in the State Associated
with the three other distinguished lawyers, who
nominated by the democratic party he will be
cesson the Supreme Bench OF which the great State
Of Indiana may be justly proud. Yours, T.