Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-17

for the Colonies. Was member of Lord Crews
reform Administration, which he subsequently de-
serted and became conservative and protec,ionIsi
The slave emancipation bill, which cost the coun-
try G20 600 900, was chiefly concoctcd by his lord
ship.
JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS,
The Woodstock Tenth Legion thinks we did
Judge SamueS great injustice in our article on the
election of Judges, which appeared few weeks
ago, We assure the Tenth Legion that we had
no intention of doing so. For Judge Samuels, per-
sonally, we have always entertained very high
respect, and we desire to treat him, as every gen.
tleman, on all occasions, with becoming coufe-
sy. We believed, however, that Judge S. prefer
red his present position, even 20 higher one, as
we know most of the Circuit Judges do, and sus-
pecting that the movement to bring him ont as
candidate for The Court Of Appeals Originated
with few aspiran;s for office" SC, we so stated.
But The Tenth Legion informs US that he has been
solicited to become candidate, by individuals in
every part of the Section, and could not do other
wise than give his consent. Be it so, Judge SAM
uels certainly has right To become candidate.
either of his own accord or at the solicitation of
OTHERS, and we assert no right 10 censure him for
his course.
Our sentiments in reference to this important E.
lection are briefly stated in The following paragraph
from the Harrisonburg Republican, which we en-
dorse throughout:
We freely accord to Judge Samuels, The credit
| h. ;, or,
qusits qualifications for a good Judge. lie is a
sensible man, sound lawyer. and an eslimabe
gentleman Ii no were the present incumbent of The
office, we should be decidedly and determinately
opposed to change. But Judge Samuels is not
the incumbent, and what is more to the purpose,
the office is filled by TIE aHon. Driseoe q. Bald
WIN, the best Judge, and in our humble opinion,
the best man in Virginia. Judge Baldwin gave up
lucrative practice 10 accept the office, land has for
nine years faithfully, and efficiently performed the
duties apperlaning 10 it. He has aborec hard,
and his compensation is acknowledged, on all
hands, to be Inadequate. He accepted the post,
under the reasonable expectation that he would be
allowed TO hold it, during his faithful performance
Of its duties. Under these circumstances he ought
to be reelected We are not advised, as 10 whelh-
er Judge Baldwin will consent 10 be a candidate.
| Until he does decline, however, we are fol HIM
DIsrmcrlNG THE COUNTIES. The bill for dis
tricling the Counties of the State is now before the
House Of Delegates. As reported by the Commit
tee the bill provides for tcere districts in Augusta,
but We understand that the number eight has been
substituted by our representatives. This is an inn
poran, and very desirable amendment, and so far
as we can ascertain it is generally called for by The
citizens Of the County. We are fully satisfied
that the smaller the number of districts the better,
due regard being had to the business and con"
venience CT the people. wider field will thus
be afforded for .he selection Of Justices and Con-
stables, and the compensation of each officer will
command the services Of the best men. The lead
inc provisions Of Tie bill are as follows
The Commissioners shall meet at their respect
i've Court houses on the second Thursday in April
and proceed to the discharge Of their Gules-a
majority Of them being sufficient 10 act They are
required to lay off their counties into the specified
number of districts, as nearly equal as may be IN
territory and population, and TO establish one or
two places ofvong for all elections, in each district
the Court House being one place for the district
in which it may be situated. All other places OF
voting are abolished. The County Courts 10 have
the power to re-arrange the districts and change
the places of voting. proposition is pending TO
strike out this clause. The Commissioners are 10
receive one dollar and fifty cents per day for their
services, TO be paid out of the county treasury.
JUDGE BALDvyiN--TEE ONLY OBJECTION.
We understand that in some parts of the Sec
ton it is objected to Judge Baldwin, that his aye
and physical health are such as to some extent TO
disquairy him from discharging the arduous duties
ofhs office. On this subject we assert and the
whole of this community will sustain US in 'he as
sertion-
|. That in ten years service on the Bench, Judge
Baldwin has rot lost single day Or single hour
from any indisposition or i'll health.
2. That in those ten years he has not lost sin
ole day from his duties for any cause whatever, ex
cept when called home by severe family aific-
lion.
5. That Judge Baldwin has always been and
still is remarkable for his fine health and vigorous
constitution, which have sustained him through Ia
bors sufficient to try any man old or young.
NJ The Tenth Legion announces John Kenney,
of Rockingham, and Giles Cook, OF Warren, as
candidates fer the Judgship now filled by Judge
Samuels, who is candidate for the Court oil Ap-
peas. -
nz.Tbe suit of n. p. Willis against Edwin For
resi- for an assault upon him some time ago IN one