The New York herald., 1873-10-02

Inc conslderaron and decision or the question be-
fore him, which rarely occurs.
REpoRTER.Whom would you suggest, sir. as the
JUDGE BRADY@I have no special preference Not
being the appointing power, have never directed
in selecting any name That is q matter for seri-
GUS and very deliberate thought and investi-
should not only consider and reflect, but
examine and investigate as to who should be
placed in the most responsible position in the
Union. 1t seems to me, however, a very good suo-
gestion that the appointment OF the Chief Justice
should be given to the senior judge OF the supreme
REPoRrER-Do you consider the once OF Chief
Justice equal II not superior, to that OF President
Judge BRADY-Having no standing army in this
country, our judges are substituSed for them to
guard the rights Of the ozens are in
jeopardy, which are to be defended without regard
IN DEFIANCE OF ALL POLITICAL NTENTs TO DESTROY
THEN.
MISUNDERSTANDING those who have been remotely
mentioned in connection with the Chief Justiceship
is Judge Noah Davis What Is your opinion OF him
as Chief JusticeS M Hs9
Judge BRADY-He is man OF undoubted ability,
and CHOSEN for that place, would infuse into the
judicial consultations a decided element OF humor,
which doubtless would contribute much to the
social pleasures OF such reunions. do not give
any names, but think there are many gentlemen
In the United States who do not reach the exalted
standard OF perfection which seems to have been
required by some of the gentlemen interviewed,
who are quite equal to the position and Its require
REPoRrER-The HERALD thinks that 1t Is high
time the appointment was made by the President
Is inga mot sns your opinion also .,or,
ing to be censorious or unkindly, that the Pres-
dent has had time enough to determine who
more particularlyiwith the convictions impressing
themselves upon me that the choice should be
regard to political bias or prejudice and without
reference TO the political results following the
choice made. The people Of the United States are
a L.
count Of his capacity for the place and on the
proposition that he will administer the laws OF the
expression OF this thought in the selection OF the
person the people are under no obligation to the
1T IS THEIR RIGHT.
The question is who is to be the Chief Justice OF
be politicians II the former, then the latter is
OF no signihcance If the latter the ONCE Is not
REPoRTER-woud, in your opinion, the appoint-
ment OF senator Conkng as u Chief Justice OF the
United States give satisfaction to the American
nattouY
JUDGE BRADY-In reference to Senator Conkling
II may be said that having been regarded and
dent OF the 6nited States and a prominent and
effective member OF the republican party-by some
even as tbs otser 1t Is
nation or credltable TO the President OF the
United States, because the person chosen should be
FREE FROM THE SUSPICION
that he would be Influenced by political considera-
tons at any time in the discharge OF his high func
tons.
REPoRrER-Then you presume, sir, that his ap.
poiniment would not be free from Suspicion Iss
Judge BRADY.Mr Conkling and myself belong
to different political organizations, and II / ex.
press any opinion about him 1t might be thought
was moved by my difference OF political faith I
am told that he Is regarded aside OF his political
aspirations and asperties, as very clever fellow
and i ne be so take of my hat to him. part-
san Judge, Tough Is dangerous fellowcitzen,
and his achievements are pretty well illustrated by
this story - Na
An Irishman, meeting his friend, said:-"wen,
Pat. wnere have you been to-dayfr
"We, Jimmy, have been down to CoOrt, watch
ing the judges and the jury. l noticed that the
jury give great many verdicts; out the little man,
sitting up there on the top Of high BENCH the
Judge. l suppose. gets more OF them than any
body.n fs
The Judge brought the interview to a close with
this humorous story, and expressing hope that
in Interviewing would soon become of the lost
arts, good-naturedly invited the reporter to call
again when he elt inclined to do so In an unprofes-
sonal capacity.