Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-01-29
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HUNTER II. MARSHALL, ESQ.

Messrs. Editors-In looking over a recent NUMBER
of the " Enquirer" we noticed a prociamst'on rom
the Governor, designating the first day OF marcn nexl
as the time for holding an election in this judicial LIS
trict, to ill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation
of Judge William Leigh.
1t ia peculiarly gratifying to The many frlendso oil Inc
worthy and gifted gentleman whose name stanos al
the head of this article. to observe the remarkable
unanimity of sentiment which prevails throughout
the District, in reference to his superior quaihcatiohs
for tho succession, and that from several sources pun
lio attention has been directed 10 MN, thlouen me
public prints, as one in every way worthy to wear
The mantle that has just fallen from the shoulders OF
| the late distinguished incumbent. With all que DE-
! ference to the strong natural Abilities ana eminent
legal a%ttainmentso of other gentlemen OF me profession,
in different portions ofthe District, we feel that we may
safely AFFIRM for the information OF those who may not
have had an opportunity Of knowing Ar. Marehai'
personally, tbs There is not one WITHIN 's hni's whose
virtues and talents are more peculiarly adapted 20 the
lofty station for which he he's been so Hatteringly re-
commended.
Mr.. Marshall is not only entirely conversant WIN
the general principles Of the law, as expoundea IN tbe
books, but an extensive and varied practice oi hi.eeh
wears has also rendered him perfectly familiar with
their practical application 10 every case mat may
arise, and his strict integrity OF characte. affords a
sufficient guarantee to all who know him wen, that
in hs decisions, 'even.handed Justice" would always
he fairly and impartially administered. In TACT, 80
| unlimited ia the confidence reposed in his honesty OF
| purpose, as well as his legal knowledge, oy those VINO
know him best, that it not unfrequently happens, 'hat
controverted questions, involving NICE poiuls U III"
and right, are submitted to his sole arblirament, ana
| his decisions in such cases never tallt 10 render eht'ro
satisfaction to all parties interested.
In addition TO hs professional requirements mr.
Marshall is now in the very prime and Slgor OF man
| hood. is possessed OF remarkable energy aud decision
of character, and, ehould he be elected, We venture the
nrediction that, in the facility with which he will
discharge the arduous duties that Will DC deVoiVeo
upon him, he will more nearly equal his immediate
PREDECESSOR in Office, than any other individual that
can possibly be elevated to that position. WINE MS
elevation to the bench would, in a pecunlary point
of view, operate greatly to bis disadvantage, IN as
much a. We know that his present income greatly
exceeds the amount Of the salary attached to the OF,
fee Of Judge; yet he is willing, should it be Inc VIII
Of the people to require it OF him, to make thie per
sonal sacrifice, in order TO serve them, ana we 40
most earnestly hope, as we moot confidently peIiepe'
that that high regard for the pubic veal, winch
should influence the action Of all good citizens, IN a
matter of such transcendentsl importance, as the
choice of a high Judicial functiouary, will prompt
the voters Of the District to avail Themselves OF the
favorable opportunity thus afforded them OF securing
the services of one. into whose hands they may 30
safely commit the guardianship of their most aaored
rights Of person ana Of property.
In conclusion, ne appeal to the voters OF the dis
trict, irrespective of party, to discard from their inlnos
every consideration, but en- honest desire TO promote
the public welfare, and TO units in placing in this I'M
portant office, a man who will preserve the erinine OF
Justice 90 pure and spOtless as his own personal
honor, aud Who will discharge the responsible duties
of the high position, in a manner alike honorable 10
himself and satisfactory TO the public:
CHARLOTTE.
1.-THE South and "Whig" will plsase copy.