The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-25
executive Appointments.
JUDGE CAMPBELL TO THE SUPREME BENCH AM

JUDGE CAMPBELL TO THE SUPREME BENCH AND ME-.
MANN TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT.
From the Washington Union March "a
In the Official list of executive appointments which we
announce above, there two deserving of
thing more than passing notice.
The vacancy on tho bench of tho Supreme Court Gre
ated by The death Of Judge Mckinley has been filled By
the appointment of Mr. John A. Campbell of Alabama
The administration could not have made fortu-
nate selection Neither in respect to the ftness
nor residence of Mr. Campbell is his appointment OBJ
noxious to any objection He is lawyer and civilian
of enipent position, and OF attachments fully COM
nensurate with his reputation reputation not
and eAtablished in the forum over which he has
been called TO preside. In an important cause be-
fore ir the Supreme Court known to the country as
the Gaines case, Mr.. Campbell universal ap.
pause for his extraordinary display Of learning legal
aeumen. and all the higher and more ambitious qualities
tories of legal logic-no dise shallow. rhetorical
but deep solid and compact They extoried tho hilcst
pra-e Dom the bar ard the bench OF justices. But Ia
not merely in a the accomplishments of the profound
jurist that Mr. Campbell is fitted for scat on the su-
oench Tor another and higher and more inportant
innction-for the construction of the consttutonMr
campbell possesses every qualification He understands
thoroughly the nature Of system of government aud
Is imbucd with the true spirit of the federal constitution
tic learnt bis lessons Of constitutional law in tho State
rights school of Jefferson and Madison will he far
forget the authority of his as to lend the
tion OF his name to the support of the dog
mas OF federalism Asa satesan and jurst, his ee-
walton to the supreme bench justly occasion Of
graduation to the country.
In the appointment of Mr. Dudley Mann to the post o
Assistant secretary of State and most responsible
their choice long residence in Europe much expe-
rience In diplomatic service, familiarity with the ei-
quette and the languages OF the courts and thorouQh
comprehension OF the philosophy of continental politics.
are the advantages aud ata;nmens which determined
the appointment Of MIR. Mann. Mr. Mann FIRST entered
the service OF the government consul to Bremen. He
was subsequently commissioned consul to the Austrian
port of Trieste, but he deciued the appointment. By
fresidcI Polk he sent special and confidential
agency 10 the court of Hanover and whilst there
ed in pegoiatrg treaties with the kingdom of Hanover
and with the Gand Duches Of Oldonburg and Mecken-
burg schwcrn, which secured to American commerce.
especially to the southern staples Of cotton and tobacco
important and most valuable privileges The first suc
cesses OF Hungarian revolution induced our govern.
ment to despatch agent to the scene of action with
instructions 10 give all possible legitimate en-
conragemest and support 70 the struggling patriots
Without his knowledge. Mr.. Mann was selected for
this delicate and hazardous mission; but the reyerses
and ultimate subugatiob Of tha brave Magyars put II be-
yond his power TO accomplish his purpose He was not
inactive to provoke the wrath Of Austrian despotsm
The famous aynau had s red orders his arrest ana
had he crossed the connos of Hungary hs would un-
doubtedy have been put to death. In Vienna he was
watched and thwarted and constantly threatened BY tho
government police In 1850 Mr.. Mann sent in a con-
fenal capacity 10 Switzerland, which had Just then
accomplished the renovation Of its institution and for
the especial mark of Austrian hatred In what manner
with what feelings Of JOY and gratitude Mr. Mann the
representative of the great republic OF America was re-
ceycd by the unvanquished republic of Europe Ia az
tested by his in negotiating favorable treaty of
commerce and amity between the Swiss confederation
and the government of the United States Having ac
complhed his mission to Switzerland Mr. Mann re-
appointment is as honorable TO him it win prove
iceable to the country.