Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-01-06
THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUtr-JAMES
OF ZINC ASD OIrEEN

| II. JEFFRlES OF KING AND QUEEN.
Messrs. Editors-The resignation OF JudSe Jonn
T. Lomax has occasioned us all much regret, ana no
little uueasuess and dsquictuds as to who his sue
cessor will be. Entrusted rs our interests long nave
been 10 one 30 able, pure aud impartial, II Is hard
for either the people or The bar to realize the impor
lance Of the selection We are called upon 10 make
Nor does the time appointed for holding the election,
| on the 18th February next afford us much opporu
nifty Tor reflection inquiry. 10 common with the
rest Of my fellow citizens OF this Judicial Circuit
can but feel, 10 come extent the great importance OF
this election nor can divest my mind Of some ap
prehenson, lest from the large number CT candidates
presented, personal and local attachments may con-
troll the election, and place upon the bench, clothed
with al! the dignity and power OF Judge OF the high
eat Courts of the Circuit, one upht for the office.
Nav God avert such all evil! For to the hands Of
our Judge, be it remembered, will be entrusted the
nearest interests Of allthe peace ard good order
of society the life, liberty and property OF its cit
| z.ns. Tue old, young, rich and poor are alike con
cerned. Much prudence, then, and great caution, is
demanded: and, in casting our voice, We should have
but one objects that Of -lecting the man who viii make
us the best Judge come from what part Of the circuit
he will. The Judge TO succeed John T. Lomax mast
BIZ man Of mature years. and possess that degree OF
familiarity With the details of The practice, as to cn
bic him readily to decide points, they spring up
and 10 give his opinion in language easy, plain, con-
else aud even technical He must possess degree
of GOODNESS which young men rarely have. Strong
Judgment, with entire want OF pref udice and part!a
W.
est respect throughout this Circuit. A few bunglipg
opinions, or feeble decisions, will SOON lower it 10
public esteem.
l envy not the successor of Judge LomaI; for
there is not man in the circuit that can ill his
place; and my object j. to bring to the notice of my
fellow citzeus the man that, in my humble judg
ment, cen come nearest 10 II. do 30 after much re-.
Election, and with some acquaintance with the bar OF
the entire circuit / mean James II. letfries, Of
King and G i.en. Mr.. J.ff,ie. may not desire this
POSITION Us lie Is in fl! and profitable practice but
speak knowingly when euy that h. will ssrse y
called upon by The free voce u the people 10 Go
He was educated al William and Mary College, in
bothLe academic and professional departments, ard
il a graduate Of that institution lie has been prac.
Using law for nearly twenty five years. four hfths OF
which time his practice has been full in both chan
Gerry and common law, and not limited to the courts
OF his own crcr but extended TO others. and occa.
sionsly he has appeared in the Court of Appeals
For many years be has Glied the office Of attorney
tor the Commonwealth aud only regret in voting
fer hun for Judse is, that shs lose an able aud
fatS.u officer Of the county He is thoroughly read
in the principles of law, and entirely familiar with
the practice. He has enlarged and liberal opinions
upon every with strong practical good sense
well educated and cultivated. His law library,
doubt not, is second to but Que private professional
library in the State and superior TO any il this cir
cult, which is Indispensable. Mr. Jeffries has never
taken en- active par: III politics, though decided in
his opinions, and hence, not being partzan has no
fayors TO reward lie is nearly foryfye years of age
Of vigorous mind and body, and always punctual to
the minute in his engagements. His location or resi-
dence is aud accessible to all parts OF
the district and those that require the interpo
stion Of the Judge during vacations OF tee courts,
can be readily submitted.
4 MEMBER OF TIE BAR,
MI