The Oxford intelligencer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1860-18??, 1861-03-20
NUMBER AZ.
A Story for Lawyers.

IL Is probable that every lawyer Of any noto
Martin. His great effort In the case Of Aaron
Burr will not be forgotten. Triaes in the histo-
ry Of genius are important as we hope 10 show
in this story.
Mr.. Martin was on his way to Annapolis to a.
tend the assizes. Asolitary passenger was in tho
stage with him, and as the weather was extrems-
ly cold. the passengers soon resorted TO con-
versation to divert themselves from too much
sensibiity to the inclement air. The man knew
Martin by sight and as he. also, was . lawyer.
the thread Of the talk soon began to spin itself
out in legal matters
"Mr. Martin" said the young man, II am just
entering on my career as lawyer; can yon tell
me the secret Of your great seccessf If,sir, you
will give from your experience the key to dis
tinction Of the bar, I will"
"Wil whatY' exclaimed Martin.
"why, sir will pay your expenses while 81
Annapolis"
Done. Stand to your bargain now, and TIL
furnish ycu with the great secret Of my sucesss
as lawyer"
The young man assented.
"yery well" said Martin. The whole secret
Of success is contained in one little maxim which
I early laid down to guide me. Il is this-LL
Gays be sure Of your eridsncs.'
The listener was very attentive, smiled,
threw himself back in philosophical posture,
and gave his brain to the analysis with true
lawyer patience, of always be sure of your ev.
idence."
The morning came, and Mr. Martin, with his
practical student, took rooms at the best hotel
in the city. The only thing peculiar to the hotel,
in the eyes of the young man, was that the
wine bottles and the ct eeteros Of fine living,
seemed to recall very vividy the maxim about
the evidence.
The young man watched Mr.. Martin. Where
ever eating or drinking were concerned, he was
man indeed 10 DO watched, especially In the
latter, as he was immoderately fond Of the afters
dinner after-supper, after everything luxury Of
wine. few days were sufficient To convince
the ineipient legalist that he would have to
pay dearly for his knowledge, as Martin seem.
ed resolved to make the most Of his part Of
the contract
Lawyers, whether young or old, have legal
rights, and so the young man began the study
of seifprotectiun II was most certainly SOL
emn duty. II ran through all creation. Com
mon to animals and to men, it was noble in.
stnct not to be disobcycd, particularly where
the hotel bills of lawyer are concerned. The
subject daily grew upon the young man. It
was all-absorbing to the mind and pocket.
A week elapsed, and Martin was ready to return
to Baltimore. So was the yeuns man, but not
in the same stage with his iustrious teacher.
Mr. Martin approached the counter in the bar.
room. The young man was an anxious spectator
near him.
"Mr. Clerk" said Mr.. Martin, "my young
friend, Mr. -, will settle my bill agreeable
to engagement"
The young man said nothing, but looked eve.
tything
"IIe will attend TO it Mr.. Clerk, as we have
had definite understanding on the subject. He
is pledged professionally pledged, to pay my
BILL" hurriedly repeated Mr. Martin.
"whcrc Is your ctidcnccy" asked the young
man,
"Evidencel" snecred Martin.
Eyes, sir" said the young lawyer, demurely.
always be sure Of your evidence, Mr.. Martin.
Can you Prove your bargainf"
Mr.. Martin saw the snare, and pulling out his
pocket-book, paid the bill, and with great good.
humor assured the young man
"You will do. sir, and get through the world,
,v;tb ronr .rofeesion Wifbout advice ft-ou f,ieh