New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-16
FROM BENCH AND BAR.
GATHERED FROM LAWYERS AND AMONG
THE COURTS


THE COURTS
The higher judgeshps at least were obtained this
wear without great expenditure by the candidates
IL was suggested In this column several weeks ago
that there was no reason why Judge Earl should ex-
pend any money, as the ballots printed at the
public expense. and he had the nomination OF both
pa<ties. His sworn statement shows that he did noc
incur any expense whatever. Judge-elect Parker. OF
the WITH Judicial District also reported that he was
at no expense on account of his election. judge
IIaght Of the With District, now sitting In the
Second Division OF the Court Of Appeals who also 10
ccved nominations from both parties, expended only
S1eOO which Is tho amount allowed him for travelling
expenses for single year. some OF the local can
ddaes for judicial Offices have been less moderate III
their expenses and the figures recall the days when
contribution as high as 1000 has been mane a., q
Supreme Court bench Under the present system tne
candidates can scarcely be assessed 80 ris W., 40
fnl in enabling public opinion to control In some
measure the demands OF party leaders
The reported purpose on the part Of a few members
Of the bar bring charges against tied States Com
missioner Deuel. probably had its origin in loss Of
temper on the part of two excited attorneys
on election day. IL the lawyers who think they have
a grievance consider the circumstances under winch
Commissioners act election day they VIII fnd plenty
of excuse for any haste in the disposition of cases.
Warrants are issued by the hundreds for the arrest OF
voters who have apparently registered wrongfully.
In the majority of the accused persons are en-
titled TO VOTE as the complaints often arise out OF
mistake, of the inspectors Of the voter IN regard
TO the address of the voter out of some msunder-
standing on the part of supervisor. Many prisoners
appear before the Commissioners early In the day, and
II an immediate formal examination were granted to the
prisoners first arrested, all except four or five OF
the accused men would be kept at the courtroom all
day and would lose their votes. The only plan WHICH
has been found practicable is for each Commissioner
TO listen as quickly possible TO the sworn state
ment of the defendant and of his friends and hnd
ont through the Marshal other officer whether there
are any facts tending contradict the prisoners story
II the defendants statement has the appearance OF
truth and he is entitled vote, he Is Immediately dis
charged Otherwise he is held In small ball for ex-
animation on the following day. Any method less
summary of dsposng of the cases would work injustice
TO many voters. -, IL, l., A.,
Commissioner Joseph NJ Deuel.. whose action is dis
cussed has had q long and honorable ohcial career.
lie held Federal Office In the South, and was an
assistant under United States District Attorney Bliss.
lie became Deputy Clerk of the Circuit Court. COM
missioner and Master in Chancery. lie was aiter,
ward for several years Clerk of the Circuit Court ana
Is still Commissioner and Master in Chancery lie Das
decided many Important cases in each OF these ca,
pacities. lie Is now member OF tc Id" hinh Vi
Grswold, Deuel. Griswold