The New York herald., 1877-02-11

body a. his fathers were before him. The Judge suf-
fered during the rst part OF tho from neuralgia
and likewise IRON a cold. which compelled him from
timc 10 time TO relieve his with blasts that
sounded from wall to wall. Senator Bayard listened
and bent over s notes with brows that beetIed far be-
yond his kcou and restless and troubled eyes
HOAX. GARFikLD AND rAyxE.
On the repu blican side OF the Bench Judge Hoar
aber Than his colleagues, never lost the smile tnat
iuininates pleasant and engaging face. Mr.. Gar.
field cmancpated frcm IA y former ,1cuities ,oorca
like the youngest and encouraged member OF tho
commission, hc bicss One OF tho cid est and
strongest members Is Mr. Payne, OF Ohio a aemocrat.
the head OF family OF immense wealth Cleveland.
who has been but short time IN Congress and has
risen to tho exercise OF high functions by sheer
OF his own brains
Such tribunal, and the counsel who appeared to
address IT, deserved the audience which assembled from
day to day rhero were present the Ministers Of all
powerful nations and Senators and Representatives
from every State. Minister Thornton almost daily
IN attendance, as was the envoy from japan. Tho
General Of the Army, the Admiral oi the Navy and
nearly all the members OF the Cabinet at
another entered aud stood amoug the throng The
faces OF were also upon the
noor-editors Irvm all parts OF the Union to whom -
allotted, outside Of this tribunal that influential popu
lar discussion OF tho questions at stake which, acing
upon public opinion may prove an important factor
the decisions which have yet TO be made. Lawyers,
too long held TO distant homes by important engage.
ments, had como here 10 hear ana be Instructed by
discussion OF such transccndant interest
LADIES.
Flanking this gathering. Beyond the Bar, were the
seats assigned TO ladies. and these were occupied by
ton OF the assembly. The wife OF tue Secretary OF
State. not unworthy TO rank n this unprecedented
pany as did the stately Duchess Of Devonshirc among
those who shone around her ou similar OCCASION Ia
England, occupied her iayoritc seat on every alter
doors were opened for Mrs Grant, who, richly cnd In
velvcts and accompanied by Frederick Grant and his
sweet ~, young BRIDE took The place assigned assigned
and Brazil; from France. Germany, Italy, spain.
Sweden and Norway: IRON Venezuela, Guatemala aud
Chlli; IRON Austria, Hungary; even from Australia
and Salvador came some native daughter TO gr ce a.
greater proceeding than german or bal. New York,
TOO, ana boston aud the Western cities contributed
their bellies TO swell the twin bouquets that boomed
o,ther side Of the bar where the counsel were gath
cred TIE strident figure oil Dr. Mary Walker was most
salient among tho 0Iisnoois
THE cocSsEL
II was upon tho counsel, however--advocates on
either side OF cause which described as ''the
cause or human liberty throughout the worid"-thT
the most curious and attentive eyes were bent. Since
Ct tho two legal giants VINO appeared at II, judge
Curtis. OF Massachusetts mas died. His companion.
Mr. Evarts, who won al that time even higher DIS
nction survives ~ tho fulncss OF his faculties HIS
ons seros Of successes ms al advocate IN private
she abilities which he displayed Geneva Confer.
encc and the matchess subtlcsy With which
ho urged tue iLnocenco OF Mr. Beecher--
tainmcnt IN great national affairs and
discussions has since been matter Of course and
appearance before this tribunal regarded ny
republicans a. sure au.ury TALL slender pale, his
lace ceany shaved and corrugated with nne wrinkles.
his and chin prominent above ana below thin but
not unpleasant lips; his straight black hair just
touched with gray, aud his eyes piercnghc Is or the
typo OF that lean nobility which Is said by students
0t the race to form an exception to the provorb ITO
be an athlete Is 10 be king" Opposed TO this leader
OF tho republican side was Charles O'Conor. Tne
great lawyer. who for long time has held his title
''lcader OF the American Bar" showed the effects
ol his recent long illness: His whne locks were
whtcE His closely cut beard like fringe of
snow. They were not. however. much paler than his
face Into TINS arena ho came almost by an accident.
purpose But ike S Old warnoSe expsencca IN
hundred battles and who, bearing tho sound of buges,
neiyhs aud rushes ridcress into the tray. so AIR.
OConor was npeed 10 take part IN this great engage
mcnt
Sui, must DO said that up to this time neither OF
these gentlemen have rison in present argument
level with tho expectations that were raised by
previous achievements, aud II bo SAID with good
deal OF confidence that they VIII DO rivaled by
younger advocates In fact IN this trial already two
men have sprung into extraordinary prominence, ono
o. whom had not before had an opportunity 70 make
for himself national reputation These two STAN
ley Matthews, OF Onio, and Richard Mcrrick, OF WASH
ngton.
Judge Matthews has long been known In tho West
Of The highest abilities To the faculties of y
eloquence Of a powerful plesdcr. HIS speech on tho
republican side OF the Florida IL conceded
been the most impressive upon The minds OF The
Judges being the clcveres devoid Of subtietes and
admitting with AN appearance OF cand0r many things
which had seemed 70 DO but not essential his
irinssd BY sandy whiskers, and a massive icreGesd
crowned scantily with sandy hair The
pe"s .wo gcseecss was s0ee" aeersaal S .ss
commission and It appealed In delicate aud utterly
iDonsnsIvo manner TO the nth judge especially. He
hoped, IN short, that the HOLY Spirit would animate
the mind OF Judge Bradley. When no got fairly into
the heart Of mis- argument the mask OF didence fell
away aud his strong voice threatened to shake down
the square cassvns succo which enrich the ceiling
MR. MKRRicK.
Mr. Merrick made AN equally vigorous and a more
graceful delivery on the dcmocritic side. Though
young, he has been remarkably successful in hrs pro-
iession. He, too, came from tho West. He had
tensive praci,cc in Chicago but took 10 Washington
ng "A mn uru N n insl q
antIcipations His practice IN the District brings
him income OF 100000 year or there-
abouts, and his competency TO deal with super ior
questions had frequently been established before the
Supreme Court itself Ne made two speeches; the first
one u nne, consecutive argument the next ono
gumcnt during which lie WAS often interrupted by
queries from the judges Some OF tho queries from
and harassing hut in each instance the youngest Of
the democratic counsel demonstrated his readiness,
his adr0tness ana his scit-conmand lie managed.
without laying himself open TO the reproof OF the CON-
MISSION to inject into his replies the sevcrcst repro
| baton OF the method OF permitting fraud to win
through technicalities and to good many things
winch, when cuiIcd from his DRESS will lind popu.
lar echo. For this latter service he particularly
congratulated by his associates who have been de-
In their extremity 10 arouse widespread pub
lic opinion and demonstration against purely tech
uicai method Of "counting in tho Presidential cleo
tors.
JUDGE BLACK
Judge Jcrc Black made a strong, apt Speech
full as usual. OF sayings both wise anu witty. IL was
recently said OF Judge Black by Of the members OF
| the tss ''hc had been much cOmpli-
mented on ms ability 10 talk that he preferred 10 talk
about rather than argue II" The judge did
not on Tuesday omit his argument, while ne ndulged
! IN his talk, 10 the delight OF everybody. His uurIy
frame. coarse physosnomy, wisgcd hcau aud tobacco
box dcrcnced bin altogether iroin the other counsel
one OF the finest appearing OF whom, and one who
made fecitVus argument Tor tho Tiiden electors is
j. Randolph Tucker, OF Virginia THIS gentleman, in
the prime Of virc manhood, vndlcatcs the esteem
IN winch he been hold twenty-five years in Is
nave state. On the part OF Mr. Tiider appeared tho
young aud capable attorney, who did not speak, Mr.
WhItney.n.neIy, 'no present Corporation Attorney
! OF Now York Mr.. Whitney's relations TO n member
Of the commission, Ike Sir. David Dudley Fcd's are
Interesting since hc Is married to the beautiful aud
accomplished daughter OF Mr. Pavnc
LYMAN rRuMBULL AND MATT CARPENTER
Al one side OF the room were present, during the
greater part OF tho public discussion OF the Florida
case, Lyman Trumbull and Matt Carpenter whose part
the drama oi three acts now passing Will be 10 argue
the case IN LOUISIANA Scuator CJnkling, who retired
from the responsibility OF helping to determine the
question which he magniicentiv presented or tho
tribunal occupied most oi the time seat Of honor