Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-05-11

WILSON LAwYERs.--A Wilson correspondent of
the Washington Dispatch, writes as follows respect
ing the Wilson Bar:
No history of place or people would be true to
the facts correct IN its details that did not recos
nize the presence, influence and power of the men,
bers of the legal profession. Hence it is that IN
continuation of my history of Wilson, its men, in
situations and business, | must ask room for
sketch, though imperfect it may be, Of the Wilson
Bar.
First and most prominent among the members of
the Wilson bar, stands Mr.. Howard. NJ Howard
is man of fine personal appearance, pleasing ad-
dress and agreeable manners. He is characterized
by strong native intellect great grasp of mind and
quick original thought He is not what some would
call brilliant man, nor what others would term a
genius, but he is clear, strong thinker ready and
able debatcr, and what his friends have found him
to be, frstrate lawyer. He is a hard student and
applies himself closely 10 business. lie studies his
cases closely and arranges them we'll, and always
goes before the court and jury ready. In his ad-
dress to the jury Ire is fluent deliberate clear in the
statement of his case strong IN argument, forcible
in logic, quick at repartee, able on reoinder, and
powerful in his appeals. He is fast rising to emf
in his profession, and bids fair to be an orna
ment to the bar Of his native North Carolina. Mr..
Howard, it is rumorcd has now in progress suit
in chancery. The case is on trial before lone
JuuSe tne argument mas Deen maze or VIII DC maze
in private. Before this tribunal the usages and
forms Of law of no avaiI the legal authorities
have no weight. His logic must be the logic of the
affections, his eoquence the eloquence of the heart.
Should he gain this suit it will be the grandest tri
umph of his life; it would wreathe his brow with
a chaplet of honor, and weave around his heart
garland of love. 1t would not give him great wealth,
but it would place in his keeping gem that in in
trnsic value would outweigh the silver of Peru the
gold of California, or the riches of India. trust
he will not be nonsuited; if he has been, have no
doubt the court will grant him new trial, and al
low him to plead his cause again. Long may he
live as an honor to his native State blessing to his
felow-men, and an ornament to his profession
Mr.. Bum, who stands at our bar next to Mr.
Howard in age experience legal ability, and foren-
sic attainments, is young man of fine mind, bril-
liant intellect, and pre-possessing address. He is
natural orator. His voice is clear and musical like
the notes of the silver trumpet; his style is pure
chaste and beautiful his argument before the court
usually clear, convincing and eloquent. He is a
genius, and like all men of genius, he is cratic
his light is not the constant uniform shining of the
sun, but the brilliant sparkling, flashing light of
the comet. He Is good lawyer, and his practice is
increasing Should he do as much for himself as
nature has done for him, he will soon rise to emf
nence in his profession, and take high position
among the men of his State.
Next to Mr.. Bum in our legal profession stands
Mr.. B. B. Barnes. He is young man of fine ap-
pearance erect and symmetrical form, pleasing,
expressive, intelligent countenance; piercing black
eye, and rich deep voice. He is man of fine lit
erary attanments, pleasing address, and cultivated
taste: As speaker, he is fluent, earnest eloquent
and in the denunciation of crime and criminals, he
if sublime. He has not been sufficiently long in
the profession to have formed for himself reputa-
ton; but his early morn betokens bright day.
Mr.. Woodland, who, believe, is the youngest man
at the bar, has fine natural endowments, and these
have been developed by extensive and varied cul.
ture- Wilson Ledger.