The New York herald., 1873-09-09

He served through the war with credit aud dis
holds by tie votes Of republicans. Colonel Bayne
expressed himself as having decided preference
JUDGE STRONG, OF THE SUPREME BENcn
for the vacant Olice, and believed the correspond
ent would not md particle OF diversity in this
respect among the Pittsours Bar
''He is.n added the Colonel "a man who would
make most admirable .hief Justice, for he is
o. pGo1 % y 70 o. begin with he Is
profession, and he is learned IN the law, having
that discrimination and perspicacity which are 80
inent station Besides this my dear SIR,
Judge strong never loses his legal equi-
librium; he Is not the least exctable and,
If lasting testimony of his fitness were required,
the Pennsylvania reports abound in that tribute
to II iMould tnglk all the members OF the Pitts
burg Bar would unite in recommen ndng the appoint
ment OF Judge Strong. There could be no excep-
ton taken TO hm; he has everything to commend
OCCASION evidence OF his great legal capacity"
MR. WILLIAM ID. MOORE
THIS gentleman IL Chairman OF the County Demo-
cratic Executive Commute and lawyer who Is an
ornament TO the Pittsburg Bar. He was found ap-
preaching the door OF his ofice in which sat quite
number OF clients awaiting his return from court,
In conversation ABOUT the Chief JusJiceshp Mr..
Moore unhesitatngly declared himself in lavor OF
the appointment OF Jeremiah Z. Black, OF Pensyl-
wanna, to the position, for the reason that he
was man OF Integrity capacity, learning, conr,
Justice is, that he should combine in
himself every element y sage, hero and martyr
His business Is to know'the law, and administer 1t
bidding OF party, but, at all hazards and sacrifices,
according to truth and justice. Elections are
property Is to be found any more IN this land
except in the knowledge, capacity courage and
been once already "packedn to secure a certain
partisan decision, and the one object in the
eoS pes SreS 80 nor
to the utterance of any decision other than
that dictated by reason and conscience"
CORREspONDENT-Am to understand that you
would make no distinction as regards men who
have actively engaged in party politics and those
Mr.. MooRE-No man OF active intellect and am
bitiOn can abstain from politics and do his duty.
man Wn6 s m 9ot n af % r. Win ,ne
position In which he may be afraid to pass upon
constitutional questions affecting our whole people,
the structure and character essentially OF the
society and government itself l have answered
you. Now, would the HERALD do me the kindness
President of the United States or the republican
party appointing any such man as have mentioned
~ MR.. H. BucHER swoopE.
This great lawyer, who holds the position Of
United States District Attorney OF Western Penn
syivania and who besides has national reputa-
tion, received this correspondent with the cOnde-
scension ofan ntervie wed victim, and made known
his willingness to answer any question he was able
in respect to the lttest person for the Chief JUS
ticeslup and the qualifications he should possess.
I'm my opinion Judge strong Is the person for the
has not superior on the Bench, and Is the equal
of any man that has held that position since
CHIEF JUSTICE MARSHALL.
And, furthermore, as far as political reasons are
concerned Pennsylvania has received very mod
dered the administration. She has no representa-
tive in the Cabinet, no hrst class foreign mission.
and has comparatively small number Of the pub
lie Offices under the general government"
CORREsPONDENT-In your opinion should the ap-
pointment be made from among the members Of
MIR. SwooPE--The appointment OF such func-
tiOnary ought TO be made from the Supreme Bench,
but at the same time would not have the selection
The best man should be chosen, and Judge Strong
is the best 1t Is true he was elected e to the
but on the war breaking out ne took strong
grounds in iavor OF pushing it, and by his opinions
and voice supported the national government in
crushing the rebellion.
CoRREsPoNDENr-What qualifications would you
charge the duties attendant on the eminent posi-
tionY
Mr.. swoorE-I DO not think that it is absolutely
necessary that he should have extensive political
knowledge. He should be acquainted with the
workings Of the various departments of the gov
ernment; but then the less he knows Of the opin-
ions OF party politics the better. He should be an
accomplished lawyer, which involves the REQUIRE
character. He shoui1 be able, when called
upon, to adjudlcate questions involving
every branch OF Of science; de; man Of moderate
vous and impulsive men make bad judges-and
above all he should be man Of unblemished in
CoRREsPoNDEST--ls thsrs any possibility of the
Executive appointing person outside Of his own
partyY
CoNKLING's CHANCES BAD.
Mr.. Sw0OPE-Iherc is not. The President viii
appoint republican, and that republican won't be
1hat % when was in ten days
person for Chief Justice had not been decided
upon. You may may also state state tnat happen to know
the Chief Justice from the Supreme Bench Is
untrue.
Justice warrant an eminent lawyer accepting the
Ofice
first class lawyer in almost any of our promi-
nent cities. in active practice, can make from
twenty to thirty thousand dollars year; but the
position OF Chief Justice is the highest which a
lawyer attain, and it's to be expected that he
should make pecunlary sacrifice.
CORREsPONDENT-WOuld you care to give your
views OF the possible candidates
MI. Swo0PE-I have heard Conkling's name men,
toned IN this connection He Is very brilliant
man, but am inclined to think, too closely allied
with party politics to ma ke q successful Chief JUS
tice. Morrill, don't think fit for it at all. Evarts
but regard him more successful at the Bar than
on the Bench. His strong points are those OF an
advocate. Attorney General Williams would be an
His attainments and requirements are based on a
sound strata Of common sense. In this respect
never knew Of man his superior.
CoRREsPoNDENT-What view do you take, Mr.
Swoope, OF the limitation OF judicial tenures
lost Chancellor Kent. most brilliant lawyer, lust
when lie was in his prime. Once a Judge IS ap-
pointed to office he should retain it during life.
Englands Judges when they were IN their eightIeth
year. There are plenty OF Judges that should be
retired at siXJy-fi in consequence OF the falling
OF mental faculties, but 1t IS impossible TO fix on
period OF life when the faculties fail.
MR.. GEORGE SHIRhS JR.
Mr.. Shras is one of the most dignfed ana talented
members OF the Bar and has an uncOmmonly lu-
crative practice. Like some others he hesitated
about giving an opinion on this matter from the
fact that he had doubts as to the influence 1t would
have on the President in making selection TO fill
this high tribunal. However, II he ventured an
hn in fa m mn nm nhnr nj
the Supreme Bench, as in this body there were the
necessary merits and qualifications to properly
discharge the duties Of the position .'No man,
said Mr. Shiras, "knee deep In politics should
hold an Office like this, whicn is OF the
has earnestly followed his profession would fill the
station immeasurably better than one who has
not. Samuel Miller, OF Iowa, or n II. Swayne, OF
Ohio arc both excellent men, are eminently fitted
for it and are esteemed by the profession. Judge
Strong is one of the later appointments and con-
sequenty it Is not likely the President would give
him the prelerence over the earlier apnolntees.n