The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-23
JAcKsoN,s SUCCESSOR.

Horace Il. LurtOn, nominated TO be Judge
OF the Sixth Judicial circuit, is tho present
chief justice of the supreme court of Ten
nessee. 1t was for this place that President
Harrison nominated Benjamin Hanchett Of
Michigan, which nomination failed for lack
Of time in the Senate to act upon it. He ia
man about 45 years Of age and native of
Tennessee, where he was born of parents in
humble circumstances. He was distinguished
as an earnest student and equipped himself
as lawyer, in which profession he soon
rose 30 the front rank of the bar In
his state. For several years be was the
chancellor Of his district and was
then elected TO the supreme bench, where
be is now in service as its chief justice.
Judge Lurton Is spoken of by those who
know him as a lawyer of ability and learn
ing who has made an enviable reputation
as a judicial officer. He Is in full vigor of
mental and physical life.
SIMS FINE RECORD.
William H Sims, who is named as First
Assistant Secretary of the Interior, hass a
fine record in his native state Of Mississippi.
He was gallant soldier of the confederacy
and left leg upon the field OF battle. He
10 a resident Of Columbus aud is said 10 be
a man of excellent parts, an eminent law
yer and good politician, whose nomina-
ton will meet with the unqualified indorse-
ment of the people of Mississippi, whom be
served in the capacity OF lieutenant gov
ernor.
Mr.. Sims was not a candidate for ap-
pointment, and accepted the position only
at the personal solicitation of Secretary
Hoke Smith. He has repeatedly been urged
TO accept a nomination for governor of
Mississippi, but has always refused.
he is man of fortune, with
a splendid business record. Secretary
Smith regards himself as extremely fortu-
nate in securing Mr. Sims consent to serve
as his first assistant. Mr.. Sims In accepting
the appointment stipulated that he should
not be required TO enter upon the duties
before May l, to which the secretary re-
piled that he would be quite satisfied TO res
tain Assistant Secretary Chambers services
TIL that date, as he had full confidence in
him.
John J. Carter, nominated TO be collector
OF internal revenue for the district of Louis
lana. is 40 years of age, resident of Min
den, and has taken an active part in state
politics for the past fifteen or twenty years,
serving for a time as a representative in the
Louisiana legislature.
John S. Seymour, nominated to be COM
missioner of patents, is lawyer by profess
sion, about 40 years of age and a resident of
Norwalk, Conn. Two years ago he was
elected state senator, which was his first
public service. He is at present state ins
Burance commissioner Of Connecticut.
AN RNvIABLE RECORD.
LII dIO a. DOHbEbs uOLulnhIeQ IOF us
sistant commissioner of the general land
office, was during Mr.. Clevelands former
administration, appointed by Secretary
Lamar as inspector OF the public land
service, and served with marked ability. On
his resignation in 1889 he was made score
tary OF the American Forestry Association,
and is said to have been Instrumental in Sc
curing the reservation of over 10 100000
acres Of public timber lands as permanent
forest reservations. The late Justice Lamar
was his warm personal friend and at one
time strongly indorsed him for an impor-
tsnk appointment.
Il. Q. Bell deputy commissioner Of PEN
sions, is at present law clerk in the pen"
sion bureau, and he has received this pro-
motion in recognition of his long and
highly efficient service. 1t is understood to
be the purpose Of Secretary Smith to fill
the position OF assistant commissioners of
patents by promoting the most efficient and
deserving among the examiners Of the bu-
resu.
THE NEW CONSUL GENERAL.
Max Judd of Missouri, nominated 10 be
consul general at Vienna; is a native OF
Austria, but came 30 this country with his
parents when a child. He has resided in
st. Louis for the past twenty-five years,
where he has commanded the respect of all
the people, regardless of sect, and has
created for himself an excellent standing in
the business world. His appointment Is the
result Of the almost universal request OF the
people Of that city and Is looked
upon by the Missouri delegation as a COM
pllment not only TO the Hebrew race, which
Mr. Judd represents, but ths people of the
state. He is a man Of wealth, of fine edu-
cation, good address and, his friends say,
will be credit TO his country and his party
TO the new post be has been called to filL
de is a great chess player.
LAMOREUx WARM FRIEND OF Villas.
Mr.. Lamoreux of Wisconsin, nomi:
mated to be commissioner of the general
land office, is q warm personal friend OF
Senator Villas and received the unqualified
Endorsement of that gentleman for the place
70 which be has been appointed. Mr.
Lamoreux is a native OF New York. but
went to Wisconsin before the war and at
the breaking out of that struggle Joined the
army and served as a captain. He has
served his state es q senator and districr at
toruey, but for the last fourteen years has
been the county judge of the county court
having civil jurisdiction.
TOOK THE OATH OF OFFICE.
Robert A. Maxwell Fourth Assistant
Fostnnaater General, to-day took the oath
OK Office and entered upon bis new duties,
|hieh include appointments to fourth-class
postuf,tees
The Senate confirmed Frank B. Burko Of
tHdiena as attorney of the United states