The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-20

that the discussion Of current questions would
disturb the harmony OF the brethren py IN
trOduclng partisan and acrimonious deDate.
But 1t was held that whereas the Convention
is now establishing an organic law fixing the
judiciary system for years 70 come, ana
whereas the advice ard counsel Oh the Vebe-
ran members of the profession is Justly es-
teemed as valuable ia influencing uecislon ~
this important point;
Be il resolped, That the jurisconsnlts are
DISPENSED from ths observance OF our funda-
mental law on this occasion; and
Re Il further resofred, That we unite In fix
inc q. programme Us the final and deliberate
expression OF our opinion to be respectfully
forwarded to the Convention.
Judge A. was called TO the chair and q sec
rotary was appointed.
tain would secure the unanimous accord Of
the Retreat. Mr.. H. asked to amend by In
serting provision looking to an elective judi
ciary. MI. @. moved that the amendment be
point Of order. Mr.. q. asked leave to intro
ducp substitute for the whole proposition
Mr.. i. introduced substitute to the substi-
tnte. Mr.. u. moved reference to q
committee to be appointed, by the chair
COMMITTEES be elected BY the inrisconsuIts
Mr.. Y. then arose and made a long and brill
liant speech, wherein he covered the whole
history Of parliamentary law from Clarendon
to May, read coplous extracts from, ell
liant peroration, wherein he reminded
the assembly that the eyes Of the country
were on them, and they should resolve the
difficult problems before them with the prn-
dence and dignity characteristic Of their
noble profession. Various members aided the
discussion with long and learned speeches
which were listened to with that earnest
and profound attention becoming men
laboring. for the good Of their eoun-
try; Al length Of Mr.. 2. arose. He
mot In IA YlnF isH fri
being long wnded instrument He had
driven judges to the verge OF distraction,
and the asylum for the insane has several
patients, the inclpiency of whose malady has
been traced to the jury box, where they were
compelled by d tyrannical law to listen to his
copious arguments. He had been reluctant
tp come to the Retreat, rs he was still willing
to talk In all cases regardless Ut fees, but nh
Indignant public opinion had eoercea him into
ayailing himself Of It's benign advantages.
He arose, making an apology for claiming
attention, butimperious conscience forced him
TO give his opinion o. points Of such trans
cendent Importance. With magnificent dia-
lectical skill he fenced with Mr.. F., discarded
the views Of 81 with indignant scorn, andco
cred the whole ground Of discussion with q
comprehensive amplitude Of quotation. allu-
sion and argument that was absolutely be
wilderipg. Still the patient solons sat with
and the whfp-pOor- wills low cry came over
the hills, and rs all nature was sleeping ]
| managed to rouse my escort, and went to
| sleep to the murmurolls lullaby OF quotations
| from Blackstone and the Civil Code.
| The next day inquired Of my Mentor the
| result OF the deliberations. "Ch" he said
I'VE did not agree on anything. We never do
agree On anything. We delight in origination
| The lncubnting process over q pet idea Is the
sweet resources Of our declining years. 1t is
| one OF the cherished privileges Ut the Retreat
| that every man can dandle bis own banting
| to his hearts content without compromise"
| There are many other of the gestT of the
RETREAT that would be interesting to the pub
| liz, but ] folbear, lest | tax your patience
| There are members Of the profession who
have not availed themselves Of its dvantages
| Let them beware. The time Is coming when
| they can't write petition OF follow the gen
tie meanderings Of an involved lawsuit
There is no better policy Of insurance than
a share In this noble corporation, which will
| furnish their declining years these glorious
surroundings and this congenial companion.
ship. Yours LEX.