The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-29

President from criticism, as no one doubts now M
nave the southern Ss Bar represented on the SencS
and If Mr. Bradley lives as long as Judges pr0verbt-
ally live 1t wlll be quarter OF century before the
South can be represented except by creating new
Judges.
Judge sedgwick.
The puzzle OF everybody's school days, known a.
the walls Of Troy was not more intricate or peI:.
picking than are now the winding passages and
seemingly endless corridors OF our doubly dear.
homeless new Court House. This particularly struck
the HERALD reporter when yesterday he sought
its expensive, half finished chambers in quest OF
Judge Sedgwck, of the Superior Court, In order to-
request his opinion as to what kind OF man and
who would best satisfy the people to replace Chief
Justice Chase on the bench OF the Supreme Court
OF the United States
The learned Judge had just declared his Court In
recess for the space Of fifteen minutes; having
been engaged in the dlsagreeable duty of trying
one Of his fellow citizens on charge or embezzle-
ment. lie was In his private room, wnen mes
senger took In the reporters caro- remarklng, az
he took the pasteboard:-
''IIe (meaning His Honor Judge Sedgwick, is
very different kind Of man from Judge McCunn."
The HERALD representative admitted that this.
In all likelihood. was the case
His Honor received the reporter with the bland
est smile on cheerful. pleasing countenance, that
oooMS " nave lever AAoWn grlei. may ~ ovof ~
main So
Judge" said the reporter. '.the HERALD is tax.
profession from its ornaments, both On the Bench
and at the Bar, as to the distinguishing abilities
and traits Of character that ought to adorn the
Court, soon to be appointed"
His Honor, in substance, said -
"That Is q question 10 which have given not tho
slightest attention. / assure you have not. In
deed don't think myself possessed of even the ele-
ments of knowledge SUFFICIENT to form an opinion
q
perence Is here with the Bar in the city and state
Of New York have no Of s SS
could oil the position with dignity: In fact, ann
too busily engaged In the duties OF my office, as
matter We all agree that the Chief Justice OF the
Supreme Court OF the United States should be
tnorouhgy read ia the learning Of his profession.
quick 60 discern and prompt to decide points o
la mat Of Ms
and OF great will. But would not like to mention
names or designate any particular gentleman %
there are so many who could do honor to any po.
sition which they might be called upon to Ill.,"
ing blue eyes upon the reporter, which seemed to
say, "That's all have to say on the subject. You
bs ebSnsd in this Suarser and the interview
closed.
Abraham II. Lawrence, Jr.
Mr.. Lawrence, the late democratic candidate for
the Mayoraly Of our good city, who had been rusti
eating the country called for short time at hia
ofice In Nassau street. yesterday. So also did the
representative OF the HERALD. The latter was
obliged to wait while the former despatched-for
whence or for what 1t does not appear-a number
OF anxious clients who were awaiting the great
jurist's pleasure Judging from the serried lines
OF bulky calf-bound volumes that filed the book
cases from bottom to top Of his library, Mr.. Law
renee must be host in himself in all the divers-
ned learning OF his profession.
Presently the opening OF the private once door
Afforded egreSs to q sutton and ingress to the ~
porter.
Mr.. Lawrence is . gentleman Of goodly presence
las all New York can testify, OF middle stature.
sharp gray eye finely cut features and hair turning
prematurely frosty. The gentleman appears to be
endowed with the quickest apprehension and sees
into, about, above and around question as SOON
as 1t Is stated. The HERALD representative was
politely received and invited to seat BY the side
OF the eminent lawyer and distinguished politician.
The man OF the press satd:-
"Mr. Lawrence, l have been instructed to wait
upon you, and, If agreeable. obtain your views upon
a question that Is now pending; namely, the sp-
pointment OF a presiding Judge OF the United States
Supreme Court; an ONCE as you know, that VIII
probably soon be filed by the President"
eyes, said MI. Lawrence; "that is an aflair with
office is In the gift OF the President and take it
Tor granted nat republican VIII be appointed.
don't belong to that party, and therefore, can SAY
The reporter thought It strange that Just because
republican President happened temporarily to
possess the appointing power citizens OF other par
ties throughout the Union should therefore cease
to take interest in who might or might not be
named to the great offices OF the State. The lawyer
continued in substance as follows:--
'There arc now thirty-seven States In our Union.
ar az % sn al
these States-that Is, compared with the number
practising at the Bar and on the Bench. Among
are doubtless many Of whom have never heard,
who would honor the great position in the gilt Of
the PRESIDENT. 1t would therefore be premature
and look invidious in me to mention any one's
name as above all fitted Tor the place, where there
are so wn0 s r. discharge It's
opinion of the Bench and the Bar In the matter.
The very ablest and most distinguished lawyer
fill che vacant judgeship. The difficulty IL to
point cut that man, among others, who may be
from among their own friends Whether or NOT
this Is good rule ME Is another but Il has been
will not now depart from course which. through
usage, has acquired the force and weight OF
custom"
s. l.. NJ Barlow.
From the Chambers OF the Superior Court tho
HERALD reporter wended his way te the ONCE Of
Mr.. s. L. NJ Barlow, counsel to the Erie Railway
company, that mighty corporation whose pom
derous machinery was once guided by the un-
doubtedly able James Fisk, Jr., with the ease and
precision that boy would ride velocipede.
Mr.. Barlow is porty gentleman OF nne appear.
ance and IN the prime OF life. He received the
HERALD reporter with urbane politeness, and ex-
pressed himself willing to afford any information
in his power that might be interesting TO nia
fellow-citizens It was, however, to be regretted
that only few minutes remained for him to stay
in the ONCE, having an engagement pending.
Having intimated this much he touched little
silver bell-Mr. Stewards little bell In the State De-
partment Immediately occurred to the mind OF the
pressman-and an intelgentooking young as
pirant to legal honors who presently nut In an an.