Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1879-04-02

tendent OF PRISONS to which place he was assigned
by Governor John c. Brown. This appointment Will
no doubt satisfy the most eaptiouS man in West
Tennessee, where he occupies prominent place in
the confidence of the community. He is a resident
OF Carroll county.
TNIxoN VAN DYKE,
the trustee of the insane asylum for East Tonnes
see, Is an aged man, but as active in body and
is probably one of the most popular men in Ten
nessee, AID certainly in East Tennessee where he is
as we'll known as it Is possible for man to be. He
has occupied many important official positions. one
OF which was judge of the circuit court, which he
did to the satisfaction of every He is citizen
of MMnn county, and often visits Nashville. where
he is a great favorlte He is full of life and fun
and his presence Is soon known In a crowd by the
laughter and pleasure he affords
Arbitration COurt-EAst Tennessee.
j. B. COOK,
commonly known as Burch Cook, lives in Chatta-
noOga and he stands at the head of the bar at that
place, eminent for great lawyers. He was q prcni-
nent candidate for supreme court judge and would In
all probability, have been nominated had 1t not
been that two such clever gentlemen already oecu-
Died the bench from that section, and 1t would have
been hard to dIsplace them for anyone His appoint
ment giveS great satisfaction to East Tennesseans
here now. He is now one OF the members for East
Tennessee In the court of arbitration.
COLONEL H. INGERSOLL,
not Bob, however, is resident OF Knoxville where
he has lived since the war. He is a northern man,
and In appointing him as a member Of the court of
claims of this class OF our fellow citizens. He has
pursued such straightforward eons rvative course
since his residence In Knoxville that he has en-
deaed himself to the citizens of that place. of both
parties.
JAMES t. SHIELDS,
the third member of the court of arbitrators is not
only of the most prominent lawyers Of East Ten
nessee, but one of the most successful farmers of
Granger county, where he lives. He has been on
by his urbanity and courtly manners, gave great
satisfaction TO the bar. 1t is not often that the
farming interests be we'll represented IN office
It Is in the person OF Judge Shields and that
section alone, but the whole State will indorse this
guage of a prominent lawyer of East Tennessee. "a
strong one and will give entiIe satisfaction to East
Middle Tennessee.
W.P HICKERSON.
If Judge Hickerson, of Coffee county, gained more
reputation while upon the bench In one particular
sense about him but vent through his docket every
term No amount OF begging, pleading and bull
doing could induce him to walt upon lazy or care
less lawyer. Work he would, ana he is man OF
tremendous physical development, capable of doing
manhood he brings to the Office of arbitrator clear
logical mind and judgment from which appeals
we're seldom taken and less often reversed. He
made great reputation, and his resignation was
universally regretted. With him 1t Will be clear
docket soon, or the reason Will be known.
THOMAS NJ. JONES.
Judge Jones has occupied the supreme bench sew
eTal times by appointment, temporarily, and gave
entire satisfaction. He Is native of Giles county,
WE'LL We won't tell his age, as he might want to keep
that secret; but he is quite young and clever
they make them. He has acquired large fortune
By the practice OF his profession, to which he has
devoted himself Instead of holding office and he has
his reward. He was member OF the legislature
some time ago. If he will pardon US for telling 1t.
but has gotten we'll of it. He is great favorite In
Giles, and it was thought last year he would be sent
to congress, though we do not know why he should
have been so punished. Judge Jones has clear,
sharp tnc1StYe judgment, and we guarantee that his
decisions Will be founded upon the Law and justice.
JOHN E. GARNER.
If any one could see and talk with General Gar
ner, Of Robertson county, a few minutes, he would
say he was not or constitutional age to serve on
the bench, that Office requires man to be thirty
five years old. But as this is court of arbltratOrs,
and not judges, suppose he can serve. If he can
be kept from telling one of his inimitable jokes.
the court will be able to expedite business but If he
gets at 1t. goodbye TO business The Judge is one
OF the very cleverest men Tennessee ever owned,
and he is the slave of his friends. His reputation
as a lawyer is equal to his character as wit and
his devotion to friend is as we'll known as either.
He has served In the legislature several times We
with any church, be has done more perhaps for the
Sunday-schoolS of Tennessee than any man in it.
No one can find a fault with Judge Garner.
West Tennessee
JOHN L. t. SNEED.
Judge Sneed has been an attaehe Of
the supreme court for SO many years tina that
nessee. First attorney general and reporter fol
the State he gave his name to many volumes OF able
reports so mat one can rdly step into courtroom
without hearing Sneed's reports quoted In the first
organization or the supreme court after the eenstt
West tennessee and every one was surprised that he
was not re- elected. Since then he has almost hao
o1lces OF the nisReS1 thrust upoa NM Du
knOwedged and exalted abilities, OF the pureSt
character and unassaiable Integrity. No man could
have bean selected over the whole State who would
have given greater satisfaction than he He is res
I ident Of Shelby county.
S. W. COCHRAN.
Judge Cochran is a man OF great physical anC
mental powers, and is in every way fitted to adOr
the high and responsible position to which he is nov
Will no doubt do honor to the position He has grea
reputation lawyer in West Tennessee, section
noted for the brllirncy OF its legal talent. When
man can successfully appear against such men q
Haskell, the gifted, Atkins, the logical, or EthIidge
whose gifts OF oratoTy are unexceled by any liVIn
Fenlessean, he need have no fear of meeting anyon
else, be ne from where he may. A man of fine pei
Before he utters word. When to this is added
cultivated mind and perspicuous style. he Will NEE
with success wherever he may 90. He lives in Chic
county.
HOWELL E. JACKSON.
Last, but b. no means least comes the name
Hon. Howell Z. jackson, of Madison county, VIII
mating convention for one of the judges of the 81
preme court from West Tennessee last year. Tn
gentleman can have no higher recommendation
Middle Tennessee than to be brother of our ga
liant friend General VIM. II. Jackson, whose GsI
teTest of farming In our STATE. Judge Jackson
the idol Of his friends IN Jackson, and tn e
thusiasm they displayed in his behalf beSpeakS Il
man. Chivalrous, gallant and intellectual, he
well fitted to adorn any position he may occupy.
1ole viii and determination; with fine instinct
justice apo right, he VIII iii the measure
expectation. Uest Tennessee may we'll
proud OF the mefnbers o. the arotr
lion court and people having causes TO
need feel no hesitation in deegating their cases
, ! these gentlemen. We feel confident that the ere
ton of this court will fulfill the expectations Of
friends and If the legislature had done notbiT
more for the citizens of TeunesG, than the ere
tion OF this court no need would there be for gruI
| bling.
l Thus have We brought Into brief review the NJ
officers of the administration, and though, of cours
! many men must be disappointed, both for theI
sIYeS and for their fIlends yet they Will do the GO
srnor the Justice TO say that he has on the who
! gwen &c the State very efficient and honorable
/ al gentlemen. lad further suggest that the pc
pie will not let their pfe udices, their friendships
their disa ppOintmentS lead lh5m 20 do injustice
them, until theii want of qualifications justify the
T predictions.