The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1886-09-23
Judge Clark in Pender.

Especial Cor STATE CHI oNICLE.
BURGAw, n. G., Sept IS. 1886. This
has been Judge Waiter Clark's first Supe
rior Court in the new county of Pender.
He has made the same bright and impress
i've record here as in all the counties where
he has held court. Here, as elsewhere, his
reputation preceded him as an able, i'm
partial, and just, but as a rigid Judge,
and terror to evil doors and gross viola
tors of the law. AS a consequence, an
unusual dread occupied the public mind
at the prospective coming OF Judge Clark.
But few of our people had ever seen him,
and, while all, who love law, justice and
order, heralded with gladness, his coming,
there existed among others, an uncOntroll-
able restlessness and dread, never before
felt in Pender at the coming and presence
of any Judge. County officers were all
on tip-toe to do their duty; witnesses,
jurors and suitors were promptly on hand
as never before known, and discipline, 50
sadly wanting IN the courts of North Car
olna, ruled and reigned over all in our
splendid new court house, and over the
entire town. All this and such as this,
was the inevitable result Of this fine repu-
tation for judgment and discipline which
preceded this remarkable and splendid
Judge A pin could be heard fall at any
his charge, or at any other time While
| trial was going on. New attorneys, as
well as those who had before attended his
courts, did not even attempt to violate his
| rules of court, and his excellent regula-
| tions of discipline. They soon learned
| that when a case was closed argument was
| also closed except before a higher court.
| The poor and needy learned anew that
| before Judge Clark, they stand as good
| chance and have the same rights under the
| law, as the rich and influential. Gamblers,
rascals, and depredatOrs upon law and so
| ciety squirmed and all violators Of this
class put off their cases until next court,
who could do 50, SO high is the reputation
| of this judge for a fearless administration
| of law. No waste of time is allowed by
him. While patient, he pushes business,
demands promptness from ALL and makes
| his own desire to get home to see his fam
| lily entirely subordinate to his duty TO hold
| court until midnight on Saturday if there
remains any unfinished business.
Judge Clark has saved hundreds of dol
| lars this week to the tax payers of Gender
SO much dreaded at first, he has gained
daily upon the confidence of all classes
here, until as court closes this is added to
! admiration, and to a sentiment almost of
| love and affection. Crowds assemble
|
spoken in the remark to his own face that
he is the best judge who ever presided in
Ponder. Well may he be proud of his
record here!
While efficient in the discharge of his
own special duties, he is evidently in the
noble line of that onward march that
leads to improving the legal profession,
and to the elevation of the judiciary as
we'll as of public morals He seems to be
endowed with the genius and qualiica
tions essential to the high office of g
| Judge. Among these are talent, industry
patience, the highest integrity, learning
disinterestedness, courage and firmness
The time has come when the people are
once more demanding them in those who
aspire to that exalted position. Improve
and elevate the judiciary if you would
improve the legal profession, elevate pub
lie morals, and meet a great want ant
necessity in our State. S.
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| Fairs in North Carolina in $50.
Albemarle Agricultural, Murfreesboro
Piedmont Agricultural, Hickory
Roanoke and Tar River Agricultural
Weldon, October 18th to 22nd.
North Carolina State Agricultural Raj
eigh, October goth to Goth
Fair of the Carolinas, Charlotte, Novem
Der End to 5th.
Elizabeth City Fair November 3rd, 4th
and 9Th.
Cumberland County Agricultural, Fay
etteville, November 9th to 18th.
Edgecombe Agricultural and Mechani
cal. Tarboro, November end to 9TH.
Rocky Mount Agricultural and Mechan
zeal, Rocky Mount, Nov 10th and 18th.
Eastern Carolina Agricultural and Stoc
Association, Goldsboro, Nov. 3rd, At
and 5th.
Jacob d. Jones, a gentleman of co
or and Durham county pedagogue pre-
poses to stand as candidate for legislativ
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