Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-19
THE DISTRICTS NEW JUDGE.
A Sketch of Andrew c. Bradley, Who
Has Been HonOred by the President.

A Sketch of Andrew c. Bradley, Who
Has Been HonOred by the President.
Mr.. Andrew C. Bradley who was to-day NOM
mated to be judge of the District Supreme
Court, is a well-known resident of Washington,
having been born and brought up here. As a
boy, he attended school at the Ritten-
house academy, which has been so many
years presided over by Mr.. o. c. Wight. He
went to college at the Columbian uni
versity, and graduated in law from
the Harvard law school in 1867.
He has been practicing attorney before
the local bar for twenty years, and is regarded
by the legal fraternity as an able lawyer,
an honest man, and entitled to the
highest respect from the commu-
nifty. He is about forty-fve years
of age. His personal appearance is very pleas
ing, and he would be classed handsome
man. He is broad shouldered, in the
prime of life, and from his we'll
knit figure would be considered an all-round
athlete
He is member of the well-known family Of
that name who have been prominent in this
District since the seat of government was re-
moved here from Philadelphia. At that time
his grandfather, Hon. Andrew Bradley, of Con-
necticut, came here as assistant postmaster
general
His father was Charles Bradley, who for
many years was cashier of the National Bank
of the Republic, and Joseph Bradley, who was
an eminent lawyer, was his uncle. Mr.. Brad
ley is brother-in-law of Mr. A. r. Shepherd,
both having married daughters of the late Col.
VIM. Z. Young. Mr.. Bradley has two children,
and resides at 2013 Q street.
HOW HE WAS SELECTED.
Mr.. Bradley's friends state that he did not
personally seek the position, and declined to
have his name presented before any partisan
meeting of local lawyers. Many of the
prominent members of the bar however,
exerted their influence in his behalf, among
whom were Judge Jere Wilson, Mr.. Mattingly
and Mr.. Enoch Totem. 1t is understood also
that the Attorney General few days ago asked
Rev. DIR. Bartlett about Mr.. Bradley's fitness
for the position, and his high endorsement Of
Mr.. Bradley's character doubtless had consider
able weight in making the selection.
WHAT IS SAID ABOUT THE NOMINATION..
The nomination is generally regarded by
Washington lawyers with favor. Thata resi-
dent of the city and good lawyer should have
been selected they consider matter of con-
graduation.
When aSTAR man greeted Mr.. Bradley as"Your
honor" about o'clock to-day in his Office, in
the Fendall building, he looked astonished and
asked, lis it sop Before he had time to say
more, Messrs. r. r. Perry, c. G. Elliot, Hosea
Gordon, Mr.. Hopkins, all came in with their
congratulations.
About the courthouse the sentiment of every
one who spoke of the appointment was the
same. that it was an excellent selection.
Commissioner Webb said: ''The nomination
of Mr.. Bradley is a very good one. He is an
able lawyer and possessed Of comparative
youth. He will make an excellent judge"
Mr.. S. B. Ladd, of the firm of Payne Ladd
said: II am satisfied that the selection
will meet with general favor among
only as a good lawyer, but possessed of
a great deal of learning and polish. In my
opinion he will fill the position with credit to
himself and the public
Chief Justice Bingham says that from what
he has seen of Mr.. Bradley he will make an ex-
has shown himself to be good lawyer, and will
no doubt fill the position admirably.
Judge Montgomery said that he had a high
opinion of Mr. Baadley. HE is good lawyer
good mali, and will make an excellent judge"
he said.
Mr.. A. A. Lipscomb says that that is the only
thing against him.
Judge Cox was informed of the appointment
by STAR reporter. He expressed no surprise
when he heard that Mr.. Bradleys name had
been sent in. He said, however. to a STAR re-
porter that Mr.. Bradley was friend of his
and he did not care to talk about his friends
for the newspapers.
S. c. Miller said that he regarded the ap-
pointment as an excellent one and he thought
it would give great satisfaction not only to the
members of the bar but to the public.
W. +. Mattingly was engaged in trying a
case this afternoon and when the news of the
appointment whispered about the court
room he remarked to friend that it was an
excellent appointment.
Judge j. j. Weed says that no one ought to
take exceptions to the appointments, for it is an
admirable one in every sense of the word.
Mr.. +. w. Hackett said HE is a good man,
a District man, and it is a great thing to get
District man. knew him at Harvard. He was
a good student. good man, good lawyer and
will make good judge"
Gen. Brney said that Mr.. Bradley was
young man of large experience and excellently
qualified for the place. What was needed"
he continued. was a District lawyer. familiar
with our laws. Such man can do more work
than five men taken from outside the District.
We have now an appointment Of this char
acter.'
Mr. Howard l.. Prince said that it was the
general opinion that there no better equipped
man practising at the bar than Mr.. Bradley.
He thought it was good appointments good
square District appointment.
r. T. Morsell thought that it was an excellent
appointment
S. W. Rittenhouse said that the selection of
Mr.. Bradley was very creditable one and
would prove highly satisfactory.
A. A. Birney said: MIR. Bradley is of suit
able age; he has had an extended experience,
and is thoroughly competent man for the
place. He will be an ornament to the bench,
and am glad he got the place"
Mr.. Charles Fowler though it was an excel
lent appointment. Mr.. Bradley, he said, was a
bright man and would make an excellent ap-
pointment. He thought that his selection would
give general satisfaction.
Howard Clagett, clerk Of the Police Court,
was of the opinion that Mr.. Bradley's appoint
ment was an excellent one, and that he would
be a credit to the bench.