Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1858-09-22
Supreme Judges.

We take the following from the Indian
aPor,s Journal. in relation to our eandi-
dates for the Supreme Bench:
The Republicans have nominated men
who are not r.aiticians. but are well fitted
FOR the dr'Ges Of shese impotant Offices;
men rbo have experience IN the prsc-
tics Of the law. sad are in the vigor OF life.
Judge Biddle, of The First District. has
been wei tried on the Bench as Circuit
Judge, and gave great satisfaction Tor
lpromptness. courtesy. accurate law learn
ing an Judicial ability. lie was
sound and able member OF the Constllu-
Z tional Convention, aud is now engaged IN
full practice IN successful rivalry With
such men as DAME! D. Pratt, Judge
stuart and other distinguished lawyers.
MIR. Hendricks. OF the Second District.
has mastered legalprircipies as thorough
ly as any man Of his age in the State.
He argues bis facts closely, clearly and
forcibly 10 the jury. but his peculiar
province is in argument 70 the Court,
requiring as il does n thorough exsmina-
I lion and appreciation Of the authorities.
and logical exposition Of the points which
govern the decision Of the case. The bar
at Madison, his residence. Is not exceiled
in the State. Including Judges Jeremiah
Sullivan aud Stephen =. sieyens-mem-
bers Of our Supreme Court in its better
days-snd Mr. Hendricks ranks among
the very first He was, some years since,
member of tie Legislature. bat has
never been IN Office seeker. lie is a
nephew Of Governor Hendricks. who 1t
will be remembered, represented Indiana
for three successive terms IN the u. :
r Senate.
E Mr.. Yances. of this District, would
bring TO The Bench the fruits Of good ex-
prrienoe. thorough study, and a just
: mind. Complete in The preparation of
his case, and broad In his views of all
3 aheir bearings for years he has been en-
p gagged IN the managernen, Of many among
lhe most important civil suits Of central
Indiana. TO strength cf mind and wide
{ range ofiegal learning he adds soidity
!. Of character and honesy Of purpose which
I grow year by year in public estimation.
lie has been associated in his practice
with some Of the sblest LAWYERS Of the
e State. OF a quiet and retiring disposi-
4 ton. he has avoided all official position
c and now, for the irstiime, his name Is be-
e fore the people as candidate. Mr..
). Yandes has been reading in our midst,
: and of the thousands who know him not
e one, OF any party. will say that he cannot
5 nj the full measure OF lust Judge.
a Mr.. Griswold. Of the fourth District, is
agenileman not only OF uncommon prac-
a teal sagaeiiy, but is very superior law
Yer. as well SIS a polished scholar. For
. many years he and his partner. John 7
). Usher, Esq were engaged together. and
!, we're unsurpassed, if equalled, by any law
hrm OF the Wabash Valley. These gen
tleman today each rank among the frsl
lawyers in the Saate. and have acquitted
themselves with credit against such COM
J. petition as that Of Hon. X. w Thompson
!, Judge Gookins. Samuel Judah. and other
counsel OF distinction, Mr.. Criswood'.
practice in our Sapreme Court has beer
extensive. and OF tie weiehtiest charac
ter; besides this, he has taken lcadin
interest Ia railroad and other public im
provements. In brief we nav say W..
are satisfied that our nominees for lhes,
high and responsible Offices are men entl
tied to the confidence and votes OF In
: people. bot. from character as lawyer
and their standing as citizens, and thei
faithful and laborious professional habits