The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-04
THE NEW SUPREME COURT.

Gov. willis has Justified the public cons
fidenoe by hls organization and appointment
Of the new Supreme Court
It Ia no derogatlon from the we'll earned
reputation of their predecessors TO affirm the
equal merits of the new appointees. They
are ell gentlemen who have always enjoyed
TO n large degree the confidence aud esteem
of their fellew-cltzeRs OF the bar, OF which
they have been distinguished representa-
tives. They have proved worthy and capa-
bio IN positIpna OF pwf,llo trust and In oil thelr
social. professional and business relations
have always been regarded "a good and
patriotic citizens, devoted to the malutennnce
Of the honor Of the state. and to the faithful
administration of her laws.
Edward Berm,tdez Ia a native and Creole oi
distinguished ancestry. His father was a
Judge Tor many years In this city, and dis
played throughout hIs career the highest
qualities Of the judicial character. He was
noted for his strong will and decision Of char
acter as well as for hls purity and impair
TALLY.
The son. added TO these high qualities
larger educational attachments and an urban
sty and grace Of manner. n thorouahness Of
learning and an ardor In investigation and
study, which, IN a very few years, have ele-
waited him 10 the foremost ranks OF our very
able bar, with good college education
Bearing Off the highest honors OF his alma
mater, Judge Bermudes entered the
bar shortly before our civil war.
He was not long In attracting the
favorable notice OF the bar and
bench by hls fine gifts Of rhetoric and logic,
his readiness and fertility of resources and
large store Of learning. Though of an
ardent and earnest nature, he was always
etudlous, painstakiDg and exhaustive In IN
| vestIgating and mastering the science and
practice Of his profession. He has been for
several years the acknowledged ableet civilian
at our bar.
MIR. r. Z. Poche la the able representative
of the 1T. James district In the late Constltu-
tIonal convention. On account Of his familiar
ity with parliamentary and constitutional law
he was more frequently than any other MEM
bertcalled to the chair when vacated by its reg
ular president lie is Creole by birth; was
educated ut ut. Joseph College, Kentucky,
after thorough course Of law study EN-
harked In the practice of the profession in the
coast parishes. and rose rapidly TO large
practice and became leading advocate be-
fore our Supreme Court where his oral argu-
ments and briefs have been regarded as
marked by great ability and an admirable
style of augmentation.
lie Ia hard student and to bright intel
lect adds the advantages of indomitable
energy.
His thorough familiarity with ali the pro-
ceedlngs attending the framing Of the new
constitution will prove invaluable TO the new
bench In the construction of our organic law
Mr.. II. b. Todd, of Morehouse, WAS dis
tinguished member of our constitutional con
ventions OF 1869 and 1879. In North Louia-
ana and before our Supreme Court Mr.. Todd
Ia considered iurist Of Il very high order |
profound scholar and linguist. and OF large
experience In the practice and science Of law.
He is native Of Missouri. n graduate of |
tho University OF that State, admitted TO the |
bar In 1876. q resident of Morehouse parish |
since 1s47, ana has enjoyed for many years an
extensive practice In the parishes of More
house. Ouachta, Richland, Union and Carroll.
he Ia polished, dignihed gentleman. si,a.
Enjoys the confidence and respect of large
section of the State.
Like Mr.. Poohe. his acquaintance with
every detail connected with the framing of
the constitution will be OF great service to
1is associates.
William M. Levy is the we'll known recent
Congressional Representative from the
Fourth District, who managed during his
,erm Of service to acquire high reputation
II the national House OF Representatives for
Ills excellent sense fidelity to duty and prin-
,iple, and his elegant and captivating man
lers. He is native of Portsmouth, Virginia,
. graduate of the University of Virginia,
las served the State In many capacities as
member of the Legislature, OF the State con-
'eDtion, district attorney and In other capa-
titles. During his thirty years residence In
he Red river region, Mr.. Levy has enjoyed a
arge practice and a high reputation for
lbllity as a lawyer.
Charles Il. Fenner. as associate justice, en-
oys like degree Of popular confidence. A na-
i've of Jackson Tenn, his boyhood and man
hood have been passed In this city. Col. Fem
Ter is the son Of the well-remembered and
lighly-esteemed DR.. Ed Fenner was was an
,minent member OF our medical faculty,
/ professor In our Medical College and
! distinguished scientist and writer on med
cal questions. The son received thorough
'ducation at the Kentucky Military Institute
ind at the University OF Virginia. The emil
lent Prof. Holcerulee, of the latter institu-
ion, pronounced him one or the ablest of the
many distinguished graduates OF the law
lass Of the University. SO famous for the
horoughness and completeness of Its alumni
Col. Fenner justified the promise of
ais college training by quickly achieving
! high position at the bar after his ad-
mission thereto. He soon secured large
'lientelle. especially In the department of
mercantile law, with the rules and prece-
ients OF which he acquired familiarity
EQUAL to that of the Oldest practitioners. Col
fenner Is gentleman Of the most impress
i've demeanor and a winning urbanity,
which have made him very popular as a
.entleman, and highly esteemed for his In