The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1854-12-15
JUDGE BLACKS ADDRESS.

The following notice of the address and of lis
distinguished Author, appeared lately in the
columns Of the ''Iron CITY," and meeting, as
it does, our full and decided appreciation, we
transfer ii 10 our columns with pleasure:
'.'fbe above is tie title of pamphlet which
has been placed on our table. and which has
recently been issued from the press. 1t con-
tains about sixteen pages, and comes forth, Of
course. under the auspices of the Agricultural
Society of Somerset county,
We always read the productions Of Chi,f
Justice Black with care aud curiosity. Even
his legal opinions as published in the newspa-
prFs-although not possessing much interest
with the general reader outside Of The legal pre-
irssion-are prlusrd by Us with degree of
earnesinesS which we can scarcely account for
1t may he because we bave known the man for
many years and because we like the elements
which constitute his personal aud private char
actrr. We have always since our first acquain.-
ance with him, looked upon him as man of
great abilities and decided character. When
ever he sets the massive machinery OF his brain
at work-whether IN private converse or public
taSk-hs friends need have no nervousness
or soictudp about the emaaations OF bis intel
lect.
Born and reared in locality diversified BY
mountains and vaileys-Spendlng the greater
portion of bis lie in the quiet SCIENCES of coun-
try life, and habiuated TO the calm contsmrla-
ton Of all subjects worthy of his investigating
mind-no man that we know of in this Stale
could have been selected by The Society more
suitable to the delivery ofthe annual address,
In literary point of view, this production
must command more than respect. A scholar
cannot fail TO perceive in it the workings CT a
mind well trained in the rules that regulate
composition. The author must be man who
has carefully studied the standard works OF our
language. We venture 10 assert that Milton,
Addison, Macauley and Shakespeare are hlS dat
ly companions, when bis duties permit hm 10
indulge in general reading. His style is really
refreshing and inspiring in these days OF long
spun sentences and sickenng verbiagr, He a.
ways, in his compositions, gives US an example
which IS worthy OF imitation.
But he is not accomplished merely 10 his
knowledge of the great English masters. lie
shows q thorough familiarity with the ancient
classics. And this, in him, is not idle display,
or vain pedantry.
How beautifully his classic lore is made sub
servient and delightful, in an address to ra-
raj people not much accustomed TO the fables Oh
mythology, is evident in the simple yet lacina-
ting manner in which he speaks 10 them OF thF
dawn Of Agriculture, and recoun.s the achieve
meats of Ceres. We have not lately seen any
thing half so enchanting. These things cause Us
TO admire the scholarship of the ChIef JuSce'
and TO point him out as model TO our young
barriSterS and Judges
He has not particle OF affactation. iiS
style is tthcitous, perspicaous, easy and ilo"-
ing. The images be wishes to impress are clear'
What he designs them 10 be, they are.
This pamphlet will add much to the literary,
fame Of the @uthor. We wish il could be rea1