The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-07-02
VOL l, NO. As.

der Ingersoll, Scott, Iiubbell, Perkins, Bayard
| and several hundred equally distinguished and
of all political opinions
On retiring from the sherif7s office, Mr. Por-
ter resumed The practice ofthe law in Philadel
phIa, and continued it with success for fifteen
or sixteen years, and until his appointment to
the bench. His success, which was almost
unprecedented, might have been expected from
bis ability, industry, and legal knowledge.
In l749 the trustees Of The late Bank Of the
United States selected him as their counsel
Some OF his opponents, we see, abuse him as the
solicitor Of the bank. This was not SO. He
was counsel OF the trustees, who were hostile to
the Iormer managers OF the bank. and were en-
gagged IN suits against many Of them. This
appointment, which brought him in contact with
lawyers in nearly every county in the United
States and many of the cities Of Europe, added
10 his practice. Several hundred thousand dol
lars were thus collected, and 10 the end the
notes and deposits Of the Bank were paid in
fall, principal and interest, IA result at first
wholly uneNpected,) and the remainder Of the
assets were distributed among the other clai-
mans.
In 1886, when The finances of PHILADELPHIA
had been greatly reduced, and a vigorous effort
10 overthrow the dominant party had been
determined on Mr.. Porter was selected as the
Democratic candidate for citv Solicitor, and the
ticket was elected by large majority. His skill
lu energetic, and independent course in that Off
ce is we'll known. His letter 10 Councils, compo
sed ola majority Of his own party, in which he
rriusedto interfere, at their request, in case
pending in court, was general read and applau-
ded BY men OF all parties.
When Judge Knox retired from the bench Of
the Supreme Conrt, Governor Packer; in accor-
dance with the wishes Of the party throughout
the State, appointed Wm. poeler to his present
position and the Convention which assembled
at Harrisburg on the fourth of March last, con-
hrned this selection by an almost unanimoas
vote
Such has been bis political and professional
course. His life has not, however, been who'll
ly devoted TO professional occupations. At col
le5e be exhibited much literary taste. His adj
dress before oar literary societies, in 1913,
was highly instructive. We remember his al
50 delivering an address before the Law Acade-
my oi Philadelphia, of which he was one OF
the PreroSts, but the subject has escaped u.s.
fis most successful publication is his work on
the character of Judge Gibson, who, it seems
from the preface. showed him much kindness
in early life. This work was extensively no.
and had rapid sale.
He has been engaged io other laborsz some
what peculiar for lawyer. He was several
years one of the managers OF the American
SnndaYSch0oI Union, and member of the
committee of publication. 10 this capacity he
selected, supervised, or assisted in the publica-
tion Of some Of The important treaises published
by that institution, which have exertpd SO much
influence on the minds OF theyoung, through
out the country.
In private life The character of Judge Porter
is without blot. In his department and
disposition he is frank and cordial. In private
charity be is liberal to fanlt. As an advocate
he was exceedingly clear and forcibIe The
books are fall of his arguments. OF his ideli-
ty to clients, the citizens of this county, Of
whose business in Philadelphia he had the al
most exclusive charge, require nothing to be
said and besides safe adviser, they have al
ways found him courteous aud hospitabe
gentleman. As judge we are told he leans
mitch towards the common law, and that bis
views are very conservative. In religion he is
a PRESBYTERIAN. In politics he was, when be
was here, and always has been, Democrat.
As Judge he may, and probably does, suppose
il improper to take any part in the political
questions now under discussion, but those who
know him best are sure that be will be fonnd
at all times on the side of the right.-Eastoa
Sentinel.
"WHY do you associate with such low girls,
Josh When | was of your age | could always
90 with the first cut "Daddy," SAID Josh,
turning over the saw-og, ''the first cut is always
a slab"
Mr. John Adams, Post Master 10 Tex
as, has been detected in embezzlement. Three
Of his clerks proved to have been involved with
him.
ain Adams fail
They sinned all"
H5-s.Do you 90 in for the new Pennsylva-
MIA Liquor Law % ''Why partly yes and part
ly no-I goes in for the Liquor but not for the
law"
I5-Wbat is the difference between bare
head and hair bed One fees for shelter and
the other is a shelter for neas.
can anctioneer, vexed with his audience
said 81 am mean f5llow-mean as dirt-and
! feel at home in this company"
ia young man without money, among la
dies, is Ike the moon on cloudy night--he
can't shine.
Gy-"Are you the mate of The sbp" asked
an emigrant Of the cook, who was al lrishman.
'sNo, sir. Tin The man that cooks the mate"
while an officer was bowling, cannon
bail passed over his head and decapltated
soldier who stood behind him. ''You'see,'' said
the officer to those near him, 'sthat a man never
loses anything by rolileness."