The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1867-11-28
RANDOM THOUGHTS No. As.
BY THE EDITOR.

IfIam not mistaken in dates, Judge Peck was
elected Judge Of the Supreme Court, at the Octo-
ber election, in 1858. This left vacancy on the
Common Pleas Bench to be filled by Gov. Chase.
F. NJ. Keith Esq, of our town, was an applicant
for tie place, and had petition numerously
signed to present to the Governor. Ibid not sign
bis petition. for the reason that he drank more
whisky than suited me. Mr.. Keith thought lit
tie hard Of me- and as was about 10 visit Colunl-
bus in january, 1859, he told some of my friends
uiat he believed | was going there to operate
against his appointment. But this was not the
case.
When 10 Columbus | called in the Hall Of the
House of Representatives, in the forenoon, an
when the House had adjourned for dinner, and
was going through the rotunda Of the State
House in company with some members of the
Legislature, We met Gov. Chase, and had all in
PRODUCTION. The Governor told me be would like
10 see me at his Office that afternoon. | asked
him what time, and he said at four o'clock. At
that hour was OF his Office. Mr. Gangewer, the
Governors Secretary, told me that the Governor
was engaged for short time, but would see me
soon. There was back room to the office, and
the partition door was open, and could see aud
hear Mr.. Chase. There was woman talking TO
him. She had presented petition for the par
don Of her husband, who was in the Peniteptiury.
She plead most earnestly, If not goQuently, for
his pardon. Never shall forget the kindness Of
the Governor towards this poor woman. While
lie fully sympathizcd with her in her sorrow, he
reminded her of his oath OF Office, aud his duty as
an officer; and as this woman sorrowfully left the
Governors Office, could see that she was salts
fled that Mr.. Chase had done right in refusing
her request.
When the Governor came into the main Office,
he told Inc that lie desired to consult with me in
reference to the appointment of Judge to fill the
vacancy occasioned by the promotion of Judge
Peck. told him that did not wish to have
anything TO say in the matter, as Mr.. Keith was
my friend, and could not do anything In his fa-
vor, and did not desire to take any part against
him. lie said that he knew Mr. Keith as we'll as
! | did and he had determined, in no event, to ap-
point him, lie said his programme was first to
tender the appointment to Mr.. Bundy, next to
| Mr.. Hoffman, and next to Mr. Plyley. He asked
mo what thought about these gentlemen ac-
cepting the place. told him that Mr.. Bundy
and Mr.. Hoffman were both engaged In tho fur
naco business, and was pretty sure neither ol
them would accept. l was in partnership with
Mr.. Hoffman, and knew enough of his business
o be quite certain that he would not accept.
TIe appeared to have very high opinion Of Mr..
Buudy, and told me to urge him to take the
place. lie said Plyley was good man, but wai
very Young for the place. told him that Plyley
was good man, and thought his business woulC
permit him TO accept. But he made me promis
TO see Bundy and Hoffman and urge one of then
to accept When came home l did as he re
quested, and neither Of them would accept, ant
Plyley was appointed, and how he has discharged
his duties, the people know.
Well says the reader, what Of all thls3 i
shows how conscientiously Mr. Chase discharges
his duty rs public officer. am satisfied tina
no amount Of influence can be brought TO induce
him to do anything as an officer which he is no
fully persuaded in his own mind Is right ant
proper lie Is the most conscientious man eve
saw. Any person who becomes acquainted witt
Mr., Chase, becomes convinced that he is one q
the good and true men of this age. While lie
plain, simple and natural in his manner, there
nothing light or frivolous about him. lie doe
not affect to regard the poorand lowly, with tina
patronlzlng air common to the demagogue, bu
he is natural and true In his manner
But must close this number, and will refer h
the matter again. d. NJ.