The Nevada journal., 1854-11-17
James Churchman.

ocrdt urges the claims of Mr.. Churchman, tue
late defeated candidate for Congress. we SIN
cerely hope the Governor will have too mucn
regard for bis own reputation and the WISHES
Of the people of the State, than to make such
an unpopular appointment In the energetic
language of the Chronicle, the appointment OF
man with meagre intellect, little learning
less law, and still less moral integrity, would
disgrace the Governor, and be a misfortune to
the Bench, Bar and people None but high
toned honest, capable man, an accurate, wise,
well read lawyer one who could carry to the
Bench, rather than receive from it, weight,
respectability and popularity worthy OF envy,
should be appointed" There are number OF
able and eminent lawyers in this State, who
would gladly accept the appointment, and
whose appointment would be acceptable to the
people. Aldrich and Norton are both good
men and unobjectionabe = but we cannot with
truth say the same Of James Churchman.--
PlaceruiHe Democrat.
We do not under stand or envy the
depth Of malignant depravity that dicta-
ted the above article A crawling syco-
phant to patronage only can measure it.
Mr.. Churchman and ourself are not politi-
cal friends, and in any affairs Of his with
his own party we have no concern. IF
the sheet from which we quote had con-
tented itself with objections to his political
course, and urged the appointment Of some
one else to the vacant judgeship on party
grounds, without seeking to bedaub his
personal fame, we would be silent. But
Mr.. Churchman is our friend, and one es-
teemed for noble characteristics of mind
and heart, and such an one we viii not see
so foully aspersed without expressing our
Indignation and contempt.
In every statement of the Democrat is
a malicious or an ignorant falsehood. Mr..
Churchman'S intellect has made itself felt
in every sphere in which he has moved
As lawyer he stands pre-eminent in this
State, practising successfully in the high
est courts. Accomplished in and out Of
his profession, brilliant and yet solid, with
rare eloquence and extensive experience,
no emergency in his profession has yet
been found beyond his powers. In pri-
vate life he is beloved and respected. No
man or thing ever before breathcd word
against his "moral integrity" His word
is unimpeachable, and his scrupulcus ex-
actncss in all points Of social or business
intercourse have given him character for
honor and integrity that his worst enemy
never before thought to question; and in
now doing so, only evinces pitiablc ig-
norance that is obliged to borrow from
another source the point fits sting, never
designed for such an application. -
Mr.. C. has one fault, which is sha4 4eR by
many generous spirits. He loves Kocial
glass, and is not always temperate in its
use. But no Washingtonian ever made
mightier efforts to free himself of this sin
Gle fault Sometimes for months not a
drop Of liquor passes his lips, But he is a
kind husband and parent, an upright citi-
zen, and every inch a man. One other
remark. We believe Mr.. C. has too much
contempt for professional braves, and too
much respect for the laws of the State, to
adopt the duello How much an extreme
case might modify this tone Of mind we do
not presume to say.
Mr.. Churchman has never asked for this
appointment. He did not ask for a Con-
cressional nomination. After his nominal
ton he allowed his name to be used be-
cause there was no time for deliberation or
re-appointment, though he well knew there
was no opportunity for an effort for his
election and a failure would expose him to
the yelping of the little puppies of the GUS
tom house press. Hadhis party been sac
cessful, such "Democrats" would never
have tired of laudation as empty as their
alternative aspersions. In his own county
Mr.. Churchman was endorsed by vote
double that of Denver and Herbert's to-
gether, and yet the news Of his nomination
had not time to reach all parts Of the
county.
We are not the one to dictate or rec
commend to Gov Bigler whom he shall
appoint. AS to Mr.. Churchman, we be-
lieve he would not resign his practice for
any office in the gift of the Governor. If
he did wish,it, he would be backed by in
fuences more potent than those at the beck
of the "high toned' enemies of Bigler that
the Democrat represents.
Bs> Some of the papers are congratu-
lating Senator Gwin on his prospect for a
Cabinet position, now that his chances for
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