The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1877-02-07
d. S. SUPREME COURT.

reward irrespective Of section, and when
james lredell and Alfred Moore sdorued
hat august tribunal with their spiendid
learning and shining character, North vi.
roliua has had no representation there.
Not Cor want of talent. or learning, or sir-
tue. Tor she las continued to,b be prolific in. !
all those requirements 81 the supreme ar.
beters Of nations welfare She has pro-
duced abundantly such men as Castor and
RafHu and Daniel. the distinguished orna-
lnen,s Of our own Supreme Court, and who !
might have been transferred, to the honor
and advantage Of the nation, .toa higher
tribunal. s.A WA .s
The recent election Of Judge Davis 70 the
Senate Of the United States and the narrow
escape we have made of finding an excep-
ton to orr foregoing statement By the sue
cessiop Of Thomas Settle to the vacancy.
brings tue subjects to our thoughts. rs |
Gaping Judge Settle. We, think it time that
North Carolina should have rea! considers
ton. II is time that her talent. her learn
ing aud her integrity should be recognized
as il was by jefferson and Adams. We
have sill the abundant material.
We possibly anticipate the Judgment Of
the Commission when We assume that il
will be pronounced 10 favor Of Tilden. Ii
may be otherwise. and as we are now com.
mitted TO the decision Whatever il may be;
se will utter no complaint. But ASSUME
ing that Tilden viii be the choice, and that
, in his selections to make original appoint
ments Or 6.l vacancies, he will he governed
J By his usual sagacity. We beg leave to
suggest successor to David Davis Of I'LL
. nois. Let Il be JosEPn B. BATcnELoR
n NORTH Caroline. \.
Mr.. Bachelor is 20 stranger 70 The peo-
pie Of North Carolina. lie WAS Attorney
General Of the State at one time. aud4dis-
tinguished himself b. professional ability.
lie - been no aspiraht for Office, aud ha,
devoted bis sine 10 adding 70 bis store o.
learning, and now stands confessedly one
" the best lawyers ia the State, with strong
grasp Of ideas, quick and elepr apprehen-
sion. lucid in statement. with judgment
well Balanced, Of integrity uuimreaehible
: and Of impartiality unqnestionabie. this lat
? ter Characteristic having brought him morl
frequently than any man we knox to th'
duties aud responsibility Of arbitration il
different quarters.
|" lie is IN the very prime and viaor o
mental aud physical power, with enough o
: age to satisfy the gravity Of the bench will
enough Of youth 70 ensure the vigorous per
= Torrance Of It's duties.
And for him We ask that consideration
which is due to him for bis own worth. nm,
10 bis State for is long neglected claims.
. APPOINTMENT OFGEE. cox.
As we confidently expected. GoyerDo
: Vance On Wednesday last issued bis com
Y mission to this gentleman IS Judge u tb'
sixth Judicial District. Under The late &C
: Of the Legislature providing forthe rotatio
= Of Judges, the new Jsdge will ride the cir
:. cuit u the 7tb District. Judge Kerr tax
= ing the 9Th.
!. We are sincerely rrjaiced at the appoint
Z ment oi the new incum bent. for be Is in q
= respects worthy Of ID. aud the people can
/" assured Of fair adjudication upon their il
= teres,s as well as fearless administratiO
= Of justice.
: The Washington Union thus conclude
1t an editorial on the electoral bill: TIL
, language shows teyoud eavil that the Who'll
e. relianee o. Mr. Hayes has been upon bcin
I counted IN by the President Of The Sens,
. npon such papers rs he should decide WEI
e The certificates that some from the rlet
tors u the Staies.' rot being borpd |
open the certificates from pretended -
. thori:y.' The overwhelming response ,
= the country for this bill y. thereigrs. deci
e sive against TIE Radical conspiracy. Th
Of fact that the bin Is favored despite Of III
!. objection ihat il oysrrides ibs COns,itutiOr
be q power q lie IIouss msEes their setiO
: only tie moro emphatic u wss enoog
= that the people aw that the c,mspiratoi
= were 10 earnest in opposing The measure
y and declaring that il cuts up eiFe4;naIIy II
returning board programme % count 10 d
$. defeated candidates BY the prs,ident Of
81 Senate to make them eye il an enthusia.
e tic welcome.
Q We have never doubted That The peoDl
y. uo,d tak. s,.,.s s.soas;,,s a. ,,,n..,s... a.,