New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-19
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WARRINGTON Dee. IS, 1854.
A large and distinguished assemblage was
present in the Supreme Court room to-day, TO see Mr.
Chase tale his seat Chei.J Seldom have the
venerable walls incosed more men OF efnnence 10 the
yarlcus professions and pursuits OF life or more at
traotive representation OF the women Of America.
1t was impossible to forget that the present Court
room was the old Senate Chamber, haliowed to our
memories by Clay and Webster and other great souls
that had batted for Constitutional Freedom.
There Is 10 ceremonial about the installation OF
ChiefJustico. 1t was evident that the crowd dS
appointed in th, respect They rightly imagined. that
90 the office is Of so high dignity. the incumbent
would be insuguratcd with some solemniiy But thoIe
was nothing of e kind beyond that which the chOrac
ters Of the principal participants and especially Of the
leading parsonage. impaired to the sceue.
Yet. in many respects 1t was memorable spectacle
stood again in the area OF that Chamber which had
often rcsounded to the stirring eloqaenoe ana match
less logic and patriotic sentiments of the orators end
statesmen who had elevated the fame OF American Par
llamentary elocuon to level with the uobest exem
piars in ancient or modern times saw it again hed
with the most eminent men in politics, in letters and
In professional 'fe and with tho beauty and grace Of
feminine loyclines-a attracted to do honor TO The
elevation Of one whose talents and worth ONLY had
raised him to the greatest honor Of his proessontlat
of presiding in tho highest Tribunal Of the Nation.
Mr. Chasos history is one which ought 10 be carefully
studied by young conscious Of manly faculties aAd
honorable ambition. Many WHO started in the race OF
-iiie with him have become eminent In Literature or
science. their professions or business occupations
Bat. by a peculiar combination Of natura! gifts and
steady application to that which he had the best oppoT
lunes Of completely mastering lie has gone ahead OF
his cotemporafies He has certainly been most for
tunate as public man. Notwithstanding his heavy
cares andlaborious engagements His countrymen snd
the world award TO him the reputation OF vigorous
understanding and powers cultivated by study and OK
perience fitting him for any position TO which be may
be called.
1t was gratifying to notice in the esscmbage several
OF the most prominent political opponents OF MI Chase
among them the Democratic candidate for the Vice
Presidency. Mr.. Pondeton. nnd Mr.. Reycrdy johnson
Within the bar were tie venerable Thomas Ewing OF
Ohio. OK Secretary Of tho Treasury Mr.. Oryilc H.
Drowning Of Illinois Mr.. Carlisle Of Washington. &C.
The Daughters OF the ChiefJ uscc Mrs. sprngue and
Miss Chase were courteoasly accommodated Will
chairs Just below tie bench surrounded b. brilliant
Lroug of ladies from different parts OF the oouutry
The judges entered from the!r private roOm on the
cf O. the Chamber. tue procession led by Mr. Jusec
Wayne Of Georgia Mr.. Chase being next In order
Judge Wayne. who "a truly sed'lcrf1p OF the Old
school distinguished for his mingled suayi'y ard dignity
If manner. remained standing while M Chase read
from manuscript, in clear, firm emphatic tone the
Chief Justices oath Of office. Tie commission from
the President couutorgned by tire Secretary o. State
was then read By the Clerk the now ChieJu'ce took
his place IN tho center OF the Bench and the installation
was OYER The ordinary business Of the Court forth
with began. and the crowd Immediately dispersed.
oYeplesrd Il gallant officer remark: We'll. there is
solid block of New England granite placed in It's proper
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