, 1876-11-05
me Legislature to Be Petitioned to Al
Ion Change Of Venue for the
People,
When Demanded by the States Attorney,
in Gases Of Murder Indictments.
How McAl1ister's Rulings Invite I'm
migration to Stree Chicago
THE LAWYERS.

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Tie attendance was unusually large, since it
vas understood that resolution was to be tn-
tt0duced With reference to Judge McAllistcr.
The Treasurer reported that he had received,
since the last meeting, $3.50, and paid out s155,
leaving the balance in bank, 81, l;,431.04.
It being stated tnat there were ninety-eight
members in arrears for dues for the present
yesr, and quite number for the previous years,
some discussion ensued as to why the Board Of
MANAGERS did not make up their minds what
should be done with the de1inquents.
The President said that it was in the power Of
the Board to. excuse member for non-p payment
II they thought proper.
The Treasurer remarked that some of those
Fho had not paid did NOT intend to come to any
more meetings.
Mr.. ". King moved that tie: Boasd report
tie facts to the Association, in order that the
Association might know what was being done.
He. however, withdrew this, concluding to defer
inquiry until the next meeting. =
The c Committee on Admissions reported IA
vo1ablY in regard to William Law and James
IL Flow er. Under the rules the report went
MI. Black, from the Committee on Amend
ment Of the Law, submitted the following: :.
The Committee on Amendment Of the Law, to
resolution introduced BY Mr.. Withrow, recommend
Ing the enactment In Illinois OF q laW relating to
the executing OF contracts in writing, and the aho-
ltion of all distinctions between sealed and un-
tsaled writings, beg leave to report that after con
sdering the matter Of said resolution, thcy are OF
opinion that there 1s no necessity OF
such law; and therefore recommend that said reso-
1ntlon be not ccucurFed in.
The report was adopted.
GOODRICH, TIE DIVORCE LAWYER.
3fr. Ullman offered the following:
WHEREAS, The Supreme Court of this State. on
tie application Of this Association, has stricken
the name OF A. Goodrich from The roll Of attorneys
for advertising TO- procure divorces without pub
5eity or previous residence Of parties; and.
WHEREAS Goodrieh aavertises to the same - ne ,s,, ex
ii this State to prevent such ndyerrisements, r.. :,
Iesolrtd, That the press Of this city be respect
tully asked to cooperate with this Association in
its efforts to suppress the practice Of obtaining
fraudulent divorces By declining to publish notices
from nny party advertising to procure divorces.
this resolution to each Of the daily, papers: :.
Mr. Black moved as an amendment that the
Judiciary Committee be Instructed to prepare
BIZ to be presented to the Legislature .spro-
viding By proper penalties for the prohibition OF
advertisements Of that character.n
.Air. James L. High said the Committee on
Grievances had had frequent informal com
pIa1uts concerning the advertisements, and had
received letters about them from different parts
df the country. Circulars and advertisements
uaQ 0EEI SEuL u p1IL4E5 ICGuEoL4At tLCAA W ~
operate, so that divorces could be procured in
any part Of the rnitcu States. The Committee
had had Several informal consultations, and had
partially prepared bill on the subject. He pre-
ferred however that the bill should bc pre-
rared by ths Judiciary Committee, as tnat vas
'Mr. Goudy remarked that the resolution vas
simply one Of request, and it seemed to him the
amendment was not ger1nane, and ought to pc
voted On separately. He hopedit would not be
NJ. Black withdrew the amendment. =
.Mr, Moses said the resolution as read did not
include the other members Of the Bar who ad-
vertased the same as Goodrich.
M1. Ullmann added ".and others"
And the resolution was unanimously adopted
JUDGE M'ALLIsTER-
Mr: High presented the following, and moved
its adoption:
WHEREAS, Serious charges have been, repeated
y mndc BY the daily Of this city concerning
the Judges OF the Circuit Court Of Cook County in
connection with the tra1 OF the case Of the Peo-
pie vs. Alexander Sullivan upon IN indictment for
Kesolsed, That committee of nine members 9f
tffg Association be appointed, whose duty it shall
be % Investigate tpe entire proceedings pertaining
itsnext meeting what action, il any, should be
taken in the premises by this Association.
Mr.. E. G. Mason seconded the adoption.
Mr. -Gopdy said that it occurred to him, T
that action was taken, the Committee should
fairly represent the various elements Of the
Bar; andu report was made it should be one
tliat-Bould :cnmmand entire confidence and
respect. He suggested that the number be
Mr. High accepted the suggestion.
NJ: Julius Rosenthal hoped that the inycsti-
Eatbn Nopld he, postponed until the;triA was
over. Would not an Investigation now, look
likt ah fhtcrterence? The Questions involved
we're SO closely connected with the next trial
that it would appear Improper for the As
eoyiati0n to discuss them The CHARGES
were. Serious. ind he thought at the
proper time they ought to be investigated. The
Bar Was not guided By prejudice or. ly: the
newspape1s., Interest IN the matter would out
last the next trial, and the Association could
"di1 not wait to cut. OF debate y but would
m6Te'fh !" the resolution be laid on the table
fot the present.',
ill., jenkins (Assignec) seconded the motion,
for reason that 1t seemed to him Il any ae-
ton Was to be taken op the subject IT should be
taken aftcr, fuu and 1air consideration, and at
meeting called for the purpose.
Ar. 'Goudy suggested that the motion be mod
t1edso. .as to postpone; that would not stop de-
hate.
Mr, Rosenthal acceded to the modification.
MIR. G0UDY<
said he WIS oppo. cd to postponencnt. The
whole community had been agltated on Inc
question, and it was discussed daily IN the news
Papers Tbs second rriai of sullyan vas pcing
the Bar shonld lie any more delica1e IN the sub
icct thar anybody else. Gharges had been
made 9a which the Judge had been abused; q
petition. said to be Signed by 5000 or oD t1tl-
xe1s, had been gotten up, as.1ing him t. Ees1gn,
and these things: lie Thought. 5ustiheu the
Assnci1tiou IN paying some attention 20 me
matter. Il was very Important that correct it1-
formation should be obtained in, regard to the
conduct OF the trial. He was satisfied that cor
rect Information was not now in hcpossessionof
Committee undoubtedly, Us indicated in the
resolution, was to ascertain what the facts were,
and make report upon them. INSTEAD M prt-
ludIe1ng either the prosecution Or the defense,
shoald the Ease BE- Tried agaip, itmight hage me
partial trial if the facts and truth we're known.
TIM rn,hlic infstmenf hail been made up upon