Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE.
Marcus W. Acheson is the Choice of
the Local Bar Association.
A PETITION TO THE PRESIDENT,
In Which the Favorite Candidate is Unani-
mOusly lndorsed.
KIND WORDS FOR HON. WIN. McKENNAN.

The local Bar Association held a meeting
yesterday afternoon and unanimously en-
dorsed Judge NJ. W. Acheson, of the United
States District Court, for the appointment
to the Third United States Circuit Court
to succeed Hon. William McKennan.
The meeting was called to order by E. Y.
Breck. and some 200 lawyers Immediately
doffed their hats and came to attention.
Hon. Edwin h. Stowe, President Judge of
Common Pleas Court No. 1, was made per-
manent chairman, and Hon. Thomas
Ewing, Hon. c. Magee, j. II. Hampton,
D. T. Watson, T. NJ. Marshall, John
Dalzell. S. A. MeClung. NJ. A. Stone, r.
H. Johnston, William Bakewell and George
H. Christy were made vice presidents. W.
S. Chalfant, A. Y. Smith and Captain
William McClehand we're made secretaries.
The chairman appointed Committee on
Resolutions, consisting of Major W. B. Neg
ley, George Shiras. Jr., William Scott, s.
Schoyer, Jr.. and Walter Lyon.
Major w. B. Negley, Chairman of the
Committee on Resolutions, offered the fol-
lowing report, which was unanimously
adopted:
"WHEREAs. We have been Informed that
the Hon. William McKennan, Judge of the
Circuit Court of the United States for the
Third Circuit, has signifed his intention of
resigning his Office, therefore be it
Kind Words for Both Judges.
Resolved, First, that the retiring judge
has won the profound respect of the entire
profession BY the fidelity, impartiality and
ability which he has displayed during his
whole term OF Office, and we assure him that
he will carry with him into private life our
sincere esteem.
"Second.That we respectfully suggest to
the President of the United States the ap-
poinIment of the Hon. Marcus NJ. Acheson
to the position which will thus be made
vacant.
"Third-We take great pleasure in certi-
flying that in our opinion Judge Acheson is
eminently qualified by natural gifts and
extended experience at the bar and on the
bench and by thorough and accurate
knowledge of the law to discharge the duties
OF the position with honor to himself, with
credit to the Administration and satisfac-
tion to the public.
"Fourth-That a committee of six be ap-
pointed by the chairman to present this
L
Major Moreland offered the following Pc
tition:
ITO the President of the United States:
"SIR-The undersigned members and
practitioners of the Allegheny county bar
most respectfully and urgently ask for the
appointment of Hon. Marcus NJ. Acheson
to the position made vacant by the retire
ment OF the Hon. William McKennan,
Judge of the United States Circuit Court.
Fitted by Long Experience.
s'The long experience ofJudge Acheson at
the bar and on the bench pre-eminently fits
him to meet and discharge the duties of
Circuit Judge. His ripe knowledge of law,
his urbanity, industry aud integrity are
qualities known to and appreciated by us.
"An unblemished character. a reputation
for unbending honesty aud impartiality,
judicial cast of mind, the polish and educa-
tion of gentleman, thorough knowledge
of men, added to a simplicity and dignity of
manner, are some of the qualities which
have given him mis- hold upon the people OF
Western Pennsylvania, and impel his fel-
low members OF the bar to press his appoint
ment to the responsible position OF United
States Circuit Judge of the Third Circuit"
Following the reading OF this remarks
were made bv several of those present eulo
CYSTIC of Judge Acheson. at the conclusion
of which w. X. Jennings moved that the
secretaries of this meeting be instructed to
send copies of the resolution to the bar asso-
Citations of all the counties in the State.
S. A. McClung made a motion that
committee of six be appointed to enter into
correspondence with members of the bar
elsewhere for the purpose of advancing the
appointment OF Judge Acheson as the sue
cessor of Judge McKennan.
Joseph S. Swearingen also moved that
copies be sent to each of the Senators and
Representatives of the State. Ali of these
motions were formally adopted.
Chairman Stowe appointed the following
committee, provided tor in both resolution
and petition: George Shiras, Jr., William
B. Eegley, William Scott, Charles w.
Roob, Sol Schoyer, Jr., aud D. T. Watson.
A. Y. Smith, ESQ.,. is mentioned as prob
able to succeed Judge Acheson in case the
appointment is made.
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