The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-11-12
THE COURTS


Posltiuu thhtu ny Sooh ou
lie commended that the law made the Judicial
order Of q judge as unassaiablc as the law
ITSELF The remedy for wrong In either
case was by an appeal to tho legislative au-
thority. II judge were corrupt he was la
bic to be impeached, but II his judicial acts
could be made the foundation Of q civil action
for damages there was an end TO tho indie.
pendence Of the judiciary.
Mr.. Bradley closed the argument. After
replying to the arguments submitted on the
other side, and examining 10 detail the author
tiles bearing upon the subject, he said that
II the decision below was sustained there
was an end the independence of tho bar, for
which Chief Justice fancy had been so
solicltous.
He had contended that tho office Of an
attorney was franchise and q privilege,
and for life or during good behavior. II was
held by the same franchise that physician
held his. He could not be deprived Of II
without notice to put him on his defence.
He had urged that not even the Legislature
could deprive o man of this privilege with
out notice Of the charge and opportunity
afforded for defence, for this franchise was
property. Tho Constitution declared that
no man could be deprived Of his life, liberty
or property without due process Of law. The
prerogatives OF the court ought to DO sus-
tained, for they were tho drmest supports Of
life, liberty and property; and so tho law
did sustain them. A Judge might insult
counsel and there was no remedy. In cases
where the court had Jurisdiction, the acts Of
tho judges were sacred, and to an action for
injuries thus committed the Judge could
interpose the shield Of his judicial character;
but where he had made up a record which, on
Its face, gave him jurisdiction, the plaintiff,
In an action for damages, was entitled to
show that the Judge knsw he had no jurisdic-
ton at tho time he made the record, and was
entitled to present evidence to show this
knowledge and the corruption incident
thereto.
He alluded to tho case In which Judge
Field, at present OF the Supreme Court Of the
United States, had been declared by Cali
fornia Judge, and quoted the decision OF the
California Supreme Court, deciding In that
case that before an attorney can DO debarred
he Is entitled to havo notice Of the charge
against him and an opportunity for defence.
When near tho close Of his argument Mr.. b.
became indisposed, but shortly recovered and
proceeded with his argument.
The court took the paper and hold the case
under advisement.
DEATH OF HON. u. J. WALKER.
Hon. +. P. Stanton In feeling and appro.
pirate terms announced the death Of Hon. X,
J. Walker, and on his motion the court, In
testimony OF respect to his remains, nd
journed.
MEETING OF THE BAR.
Immediately upon the adjournment Of the
court the bar was called together to take up.
propriate action upon the death Of Hon. r.
J. Walker.
On the motion Of Mr.. +. P. Stanton, D. X.
Cartier, chief Justice, was called to the chair
On the motion OF Mr.. W. Y. Fendall, Mr.
E. J. Middleton was appointed secretary.
Mr.. Merrick offered tho following; which
was adopted;
pointed to prepare resolutions suitable to the
| occasion.
The Chair named as the committee Messrs
R. 7. Merrick, W. 8. Cox, F. P. Stanton and
| j. G. Kennedy.
At this point Mr.. Stanton moved that the
Chair be added to the committee; which wa!
unanimously agreed to.
On motion OF Mr.. Merrick, tho meeting
then adjourned until this morning at II
| o'clock.
SUPREME COURT OF TUE UNITED STATES.
| The members Of the bar and officers Of the
Supreme Court Of the United States yester
day held meeting In the Office OF the clerk
Of the court, Hon. Reverdy johnson acting
| as chairman, and d. W. Middleton, esq {.
clerk of the court, as secretary.
Mr.. James NJ. Carlisle moved committee
be appointed by the Chair to draft resolu
tons appropriate to the occasion; and tn,
following gentlemen were accordingly ap
pointed such committee; Nessrs. ]. NJ. Car
Isle, P. Philllps, T. J. Durant, William NJ
Evarts, t. l.. Dickey, assistant Attorne,
Generally Benjamin Brewster and r. 4
Merrick.
The committee reported the following res
olutions:
The members OF the bar and other officers o
the supreme Court of the United States her
assembled have been called together by al
Individually but to the whole country.
Robert J. Walker, long distinguished anon
American lawyers and statesmen, leader a
well In the Senate as at the bar, q Cabine
minister At q period when the nation de N an 81
the best talent Of her sons, \ patriot OF triei
constancy aud devotion, has closed his usefu
rest, surrounded by his family and friends.
| His death, which took place Ia this city o
the morning OF the 18th OF November Instant
has deprived the country OF one OF its mos
valued citizens, the bar OF one OF Its learned
experienced and accomplished members, and
large circle of friends OF the ready sympath
wero as true and steady as they were war;
and earnest; therefore,
Rsioiusd, That we deeply lament tho de,t
OF our eminent brother, and that tho chAirma
be requested to communicate these procsct
ihgs to the court
Resoired, Giio, That a copy of these rcsoll
tions be communicated to the family of til
deceased, with the ASSURANCE of our respectfu
sympathy.
SUPREME Court OF THE UNITED STATES
Friday, November 12, 1S69.-On motion c
Mr.. Carlisle, Edmund E. Wood, esq, {
Ohio, was admitted to practice as an alto
ney and counsellor Of this court.
No. 400. Platte County, plaintiff In erro
VS.. Owen Wood. On motion Of Mr.. CHI
{ man, of counsel for plaintiff In error, o.
dered by the court that this writ of error i
, dismissed with costs.
No. 0, Originally The State Of Te1a
complainant, vs.. George W. White ct a
T The argument Of tho motion for final deere
against Hardenburg & Bursh, Murray
Co. and the application for o rehearlng
this cause, fllod by Mr.. Hughes In behalf
port OF motion for fiual decree aud In opp
= sition to the application for rehearlng
the cause.
No. $50. Andrew whitley, plaintiff
error, VS.. William Bombcrgcr Ct al. O
] motion OF Mr.. Z. Z. Ward, OF counsel fC
plaintiff in error, ordered by the court thi
this writ of error be dockcted and dlsmissC
with costs.
, No. 2l5. The United States, plaintiff
error, VS.. Charles Hare ct al. The argumer
, of this cause was continued by Mr.. Ashton
VI III CllbI, anu ny
Blair for the defendant In error.
Adjourned until Monday morning at l
o'clock.
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MI, Justice Griet, National Hotel.
, Mr.. Justice Clifford, National Hotel.
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street, between l. and y streets,
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Mr.. Justice Davis, National Hotel.
A Mr.. Justice Field, No. $50 I street.
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