The Republican journal., 1871-10-19
The Female Judge of Wyoming.


Al the recent session OF the Legislature
nj Wyoming Territory u law was passed
gJyin@ women the right TO vote and hold
office. The first action taken under the
provisions Of this law was the appoint
mcnt, by the acting Governor, of Mrs
Esther Morris of south Pass City as JUS
tire of the Peace for Sweetwater county
Mrs. Morris qualified, 'sremitted the usual
fec ol - to the Secretary, and entered
up0n the duties of her office A CORES
pontent OF the New York Sun says
Noihing unusual occurred for some DAYS;
everybody was satisfied with the new
Justice, and the new Justice with every
booty. One day, however, the wine of
bitterness was mixed in her cup OF Bliss
and Notwithstanding her womanly and
Witely feeling. she was compelled to
drink it. Her better half, who was now
left in charge of the domestic department
Of the firm, had, previous 10 his retire
ment to the sweets of domestic life. occa-
~lonallv taken a social glass with ms
friends Taking advantage of this weak
hess. some friends waited upon Mr.. Nor
r- one day. and having made Mr.. Morris
drank, led him into Il breach of the peace,
1hcu FASTENED to the esquire's office and
lodged u complaint with her Honor
ter" that used to he, and demanded a
warrant for his arrest. Mrs. Justice hes
itated a moment ON the banks of this
woman's Rubicon, but like Caesar she
was equal to the emergency, and prompt
" crossed into her lords tioninions. and
her former master was dragged before
her for trial.
Mr.. Morriss head was not sufficiently
clear to comprehend the situation. lie
began to assert his sovereign rights in
contempt of court, until suddenly brought
mp by the officer in obedience to the
Courts order. Seeing that things had
changed somewhat, and that Otheilo's oc-
cupation had been at least suspended.
he began to eXpostulate first with the Of
iicer. until informed nv that functionarv
that he had no discretion, but was acting
under orders from the Court
"Who i, The Court Chic) ?" incurred
Mr.. Morris. On being informed that the
occupant Of The bench was the Judge,
Nh. Morris looked at the Justice with a
puzzled air, scratched his head in an eff
fort to collect his scattered thoughts. and
calculated. (hic)-her-( hic)-you id
tool-she's my wife-(hic) -she is-that's
Esther-my wife Esthcr-vou're drunk.
ol--oh, don't bother me (hic)." and he
Started TO 90.
clock up the prisoner for contempt OF
court" said Mrs. Morris to the officer.
"What have YOU to say about it, Ell y
hlurtcd ont Mr.. Morris, staggering men
acinolv toward the Judge.
"You will find that / have all to sax
about it. "Onicer, lock him up." replied
her Honor.
Although badly mixed, Mr. Morris be.
can 10 oct a oljmmer of the truth. an(
i,pean a barley:
Nov look here Mr. Officer. don't vo,
he in !, hurry didn't mean anvthino
wrong. want lust to talk with nv VIII,
Il minute Now Esther. what's the use o
toolin', You list cit down out o. tber,
and 90 home and behave vonrselt N
trnd 10 this little matter myself Now
90 RIGHT along, the baby wants nursing
had TO Give it Mrs. Winslow to oct it t,
sle,, when | came down. He's HUNGRY
for he won't use that old bottle. and
don't blame him neither. The dishe
an't washed nor fine beds made neither
And what's more I amt ooin, ia do il