The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-04
FOR GEORGE L. CHRISTIAN.

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Mr.. Christian having been declared elect
ed the House (about 4:4O) adjourned.
PERSONAL.
Mr. Christian is about thirty-six years OF
age. He served during the war in the
Richmond Howitzers until disabled by a
wound, which required the amputation OF
one foot and ankle. With the advantage OF
considerable experience in offices OF clerks
of courts he studied law st the University
of Virginia, and practiced here in Rich
mond up to the time of the resignation OF
Mr.. Starke, clerk OF the Supreme Court OF
Appeals, when he was called by the
Judges to fill that responsible position.
Possessed OF fine business habits and a
studous mind, he has managed while filling
with complete satisfaction his clerical post
to add almost daily to his store OF legal
knowledge. His opportunities for acquiring
information such as will be Of value to him
upon the bench have been exceptionally
good, and he has neglected few, if any. For
the last year or two he has been associated
with Mr.. Frank W. Christian in the conduct
of the Lau Journal, Of this city, and has
made considerable reputation in that dircc-
ton. At the same time he has been serving
the city us a member and president Of the
Common Council, and has honestly endea-
yored, we cannot doubt, to benefit the peo-
pie withoutreference to securing popularity
for himself.
Mr.. Christian is distinguished for calm
ness OF Judgment, resoluteness OF purpose,
sound common-sense, and desire to do what
is right. In letter written to senator,
Judge Staples, Of the Supreme Court, said
that he believed Mr.. Christian would make
as good a Judge as Judge Guigon. and his
high opinion of Judge Guigon is well
known. The judges of the Supreme Court
studiously avoided interference in this con-
test-and the letter referred to was not read
TO the houses because Of that purpose-but
it is highly probable that Judge Staples
spoke the sentiments Of all. Judge Guigon
had the highest opinion Of Mr.. Christians
Judgment and character, and often said SO.
Judge Christian will probably receive his
commission from the Governor to-day, but
it is understood to be his desire not to leave
his present position (unless imperatively
necessary to do SOY until the judges have
had time to choose another clerk. The
Supreme Court meets here on the Ssh OF
March.
The March term Of the Hastings Court
commences to-day, and some important bu-
siness awaits its consideration. However,
it is possible that arrangements can be made
for having some other judge act.
Colonel John II. Guy is spoken OF as pre-
sident Of the Common Council In place OF
Judge Christian.
In connection with the position Of clerk
Of the Supreme Court OF Appeals the names
of John Bell Bigger, Robert Howard, John
II. Meanley, Keith Taylor, and Robert D.
Ward are prominently mentioned. The
Judges elect.