The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-01-17

collaboration, and cool and wise mo
derator Of Mr.. Moore's enthusiasm, Til,
1 latter gentleman has performed tn,
chief part Of the task. A rather anus
ing, but yet an indsputablc proof 0
the extraordinary fidelity with which
Mr.. Moore has canvassed every ex
preston in our statutes, is to be foun,
in the energy with which he contend;
against every alteration in the word.
and even the punctuation which he has
adopted. He has made himself fami.
liar with every turn Of the sentences
IN our new code; after much deIibera-
ton. he has resolved upon even the We
ny words which are to be admitted to
the dignity Of conveying to his fellow
citizens the rules of their civil conduct;
and most zeaously does he resist any
appeal from his judgment in this mat
ter. lie really seems to think his word
has been pawlied to the phrases, to the
effect that the. and they only, shall
be honorcd as the lawgivers Of the State;
that he has entered into contracts with
the marks Of punctuation; that solemn
VOWS connect him with the commas,
and that there is an oath between his
soul and the semicolons. know of no
way in which so strong conception of
his intelligent and surprising labors in
connection with this work can be con-
veyed, as by observing his familiarity
with, and affection for, the most hum
BILE members Of even the more insigni-
ficant sentences in the statutes. He
has given the committee the benefit of
his attendance every evening during
the session. He excuses himself from
the calls of his professional engage.
ments before the Supreme Court, in
order to meet with those TO whom has
been entrusted the duty Of reporting
The new laws. In this respect his SER
vices are invaluable. | do not know
how without them the committee would
have gone through with one hall Of what
has been accomplished. | have wit
messed his labOrs with admiration.
believe we have no man in the State
who combines his professional learning,
righteousness and ability. These traits
are invaluable TO the State upon the &C
currence Of period in which its laws
are to be reviewed and condensed. Ii
IS certainly very creditable to Cover
nor Reid 10 have made the appoint
mcn.. Meanwhile il must be a source
of some congratulation TO Mr.. Moore
that he has so intimately connected
his name with the system Of laws Of his
native State. The Legislature has not
always adopted his recommendations
OF change but after all his hand will
appear upon the new laws much more
than that of any other man
in the whole list Of our dead aud Iiy.
ing lawyers.
OF the members Of the committee,
Governor Graham is the most prom.
nent. lie pays very great attention to
all that's passing. How much his con.
nection with other matters may have
the miuuteness Of his probes
slOnal requirements. | have had no oc-
casiun TO observe; but il is certain that
he takes view Of law IN NDrth Caro-
lima which. in point Of comprehension
and craftsmanship, is second to that Of
no man with whom have come in con.
tact. ] own that AIN pleased with
the Senator from Orange more and
more as have opportunities Of judy
Ing him IN different positions. Ills
excellence as a public man is many |
sided.
The accuracy and good Judgment &c
Mr.. Eaton are displayed 10 very great
advantage upon this committee. With |
, probability 81 having i judicial office
10 ill at this term of the Legislature,
i is a shame that any other man than
Mr.. Eaton should be connected with
i. The temper of his mind, which il |
was said did not suit very we'll with +
he prosecution of crime, is admirably
'daptel to the impartial duties of 4
ludgeship. A good intellect. sound
md extensive professional acquisition,
bcncyolencc, aud an untaint.
ID. ,irtue--such are his rare qualities.
cannut but hope that he is yet to sus.
ain. aud even advance. the hnnors of
he North Carolina Bench.
But | am exhausting my eulors. and
therefore, turn lrom attempting like.
lesses to recording facts.
Considering recent occurrences in
orange county. il may be a matter &c
'umc interest for you 10 learn, that il
las been provided IN our new laws
hat no considerable difficulty can
rise as 10 the county in which often.
,cs are TO be tried. The provision will
lpply TO all crimes, --negro stealing as
we'll as others. The old provisions Of
'encm Of clergy. have been abolished,
ind the same advantages giyen to the
prisoner IN another form. The punish
ncnl ol branding o. whipping, in case
Il white women, is changed 70 impri-
Persons who play al Rarn,
kc., are compellable 10 brcume wit.