The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-01-21
Chief-Justice Waite.

For the opinions OF New 1Nh eolloIS,
who know nothing about him, we substitute
the testimony of men who know him:
from the Washington Republican
Not siagle dissenting voice has thus far
been heard from any respectable quarter.
Both the Ohio senators speak in the highest
terms of Mr. Waite's ability and character.
Senator Thurman, before whom as judge
Mr.. Waite has argued many cases, is very
complimentary toward the nomination, and
indicates bis intention to vote for conhrma-
ton. The members of the Senate Commit
tee on the Judiciary were consulted by the
President before the nomination was made,
and it is understood to meet with the cordial
approval of every member of the commit
tee.
Mr.. Waite il native of Lyme, Conn.,, and
is q son of Chief-Justice Waite, of that State.
He was educated at Yale College, graduating
in the class with Mr.. Evarts and MIR. Ed
ward Pierrepont. MIR. Dawes was in college
at the same time. After the completion OF
his legal studies he went from Connecticut
to Ohio. This was about the year lS42. be
first commenced the practice of law at Maui
NEE. After brief practice there be re-
moved to Toledo, where he has ever since
resided. He has been engaged in the prac-
tice of the law some thirty or thirty-two
wears, and is now about ffty-four or fifty
five years of age. For the last twenty-five
years scarcely case Of very great import
ance has been tried in Northwestern ONO
that NIr. Waite has not been engaged as
counsel OH one side or the other. HIS
know ledge of the law extends to all its
branches, including admiralty and constitu-
tional law, in both of which specialties ne
has the reputation of being very strong.
It is said by those who are acquainted
with Mr.. Waite that no justice has ever been
appointed to the Supreme Bench who had
at the time of the appointment the same YER
satility and range of practice and legal expe-
In the practice Of his profession he has ac-
crmulated q comfortable competence, every
dollar of which, q personal friend OF his
states, has been made from fees In bis prnc-
ttice. and that through his whole life he has
| positively refused to engage In any manner
| Of speculation or any speculative enterprises
whatever. .r5,.ss .g27 ,r5nIs
/ OF the bar of northwestern Ohio, and twice
declined seat ON the Supreme Court bench
of Ohio.
Legislature, serving with distinction. In
4 lSfE ne WIS u iVk S0u 6AS0oS bAA
Though defeated received o majority OF
twelve hundred In Toledo. In December,
1871. he WAS appointed as counsel at Geneva,
i which position he filed with honor. He is
now serving as president of the Ohio Con
stitutional Convention, to which position he
was chosen by the unanimous vote OF both
parties. 2tat7a, s; l,-ss, , .za%8 - b. =
AN ESTIMATE OF Mr.. YATES CHARACTER AM
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The following letter, written some day!
ago to the editor of the National Republican
is from the pen of a gentleman ut present
resident of this city, but who formerly oceu
pied high position at the Ohio bar:
WASHINGTON; January 16, 1874.
To the Editor Of the National Republican :.
i sir.-*stbt You can count on ever!
Fl good lawyer of Ohio who has ever talked
with MIR. Waite, or read his briefs, or heart
h;s arguments at bar, or listened to hin
/ while he was IN the Ohio Legislature, or ap
, reared before him while be was on the judi
ciary Committee Of the House Of Represen
tatiyes of that State, to say, asI unhesitatins
! " declare, that. Mr.. Waite would De d
successor to the most iIlustrious OF on
Chief. Justices, be that Chase or Marshall.
j am we'll acquainted with the merits an!
abilities Of Mfr. W ate. i have argued befor
= him In committee, as already intiinated.l
n have listened to him when we appeared 2
= bar in the Supreme Court OF Ohio, and
had, as member Of the court or IS reporter
II toattend to him with closely critical atten
y ton. fhaYe listened also TO Ibis argument
on the floor OF the glslatiFe body he adorne'
land dignifed. and i Fave talked With himol
legal topics. phu, ] need not ADD, ny op