Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-01

of Orange, Connecticut volunteer Claims.
 Resolution instructing the railroad com nnissioners to report why any State railroads have not paid their arrears of taxes. Amended so as to include report from the Finance committee, and passed.
 THE WATERBURY COURTS. @ . A resolution was introduced appointing George H. CoweN judge of the Waterbury District court for term of four years from and after the first Monday in July, 1883, and judge also of the Waterbury police court for term of two years from the same date. MT. Mix, of Cheshire, offered an amendment sub stituting the name of A. P. Bradstreet for MT. Oowelrs. Mir. Pease, of Enfield, sup- ported the amendment, claiming that Mr. Bradstreet was amply qualified for the place. He was chairman of the Judiciary comnaittee. of the Legislature last year and showed fine. judicial mind. s,sFspoF .
 MT. Miner, of Madison, held that the choice of the county caucus, which had been fair, should be adhered to by the Legislature. MT. Nickerson, of Cornwall, supported, the amendment claiming that the members from New Haven county who reside out of the judicial district have no more right in de- termining who shall be judge than the mem bers from Windham county. MT. Bradstreet is the unanimous choice of his district and of three-fourths of the lawyers who practice be. fore the courts. He thanked God that King Caucus would not prevail in the decision.
 
 publican members from Litchfield county who reside in the Waterbury judicial district had been invited to participate in the caucus. It would be unfairness and an insult to Judge Cowen and to the New Haven county dele- gates to override the decision of the caucus. The nomination had been fair and upright. MT. Towne, of Woodbury, thought the un- fairness and insult were on the other side. MT. Griswold, of Guilford, said that in | spite of the high opinion which he held con- corning Mir. Bradstreet he could not but feel that it was unfair and unprecedented that he should allow his name to be brought before | the Legislature in the way it was for the ' judgeship. The caucus nomination was hon. ! orabIe and in accordance with precedent. | When MT. Bradstreet was nominated for as- \ sistant judge he declined the place. This was in ill taste as it seemed to him and he regretted it.
 MT. Lockwood, of Bridgeport, said the constitution provides that the Legislature shall elect judges. For himself he should vote the amendment, appointing MT. Brad \ street. .4y
 Mir. Nickerson thought the Legislature should not in avoiding injustice to one now I do an injustice to the majority of the resi- dents of the Waterbury judicial district
 MT. Carter, of Waterbury Democrat) said he was personal friend of both candidates, but politically was opposed to them. He then spoke of MT. Bradstreet's qualification | TOT the position. It mas oXc1GoQ smile among the acquaintances of Judge Cowell that his name should be presented for the nomination. He could state on indis- putable authority that Judge Cowell never read law book What must the lawyers oi the House think of such a candidate? He also recited Iudicrous instances of Judge Cowell's court decisions and conduct. The sentiment of the district was not in favor o1 the appointment of Judge Cowell. He had in his possession petition from the leading business men of Waterbury asking for the appointment of MT. Bradstreet. On lega grounds, on grounds of ability, on high nor al grounds he held that Judge Bradstreei should be appointed. ...-
 MT. Perry, of Hartford, held that MT. Bradstreet possessed every qualification whicE Q judge should have. He had known him from the time when they were in college to ! gether and was confident of his ability. Or vote the amendment was adopted and the resolution was passed.
 At l o'clock the House adjourned until of m