Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1893-02-11

HoWEBL E JACKSON.
brought to the attention of Mr.. Harri-
son, however. to recommend Judge
jackson. Only Wednesday Mr. Justice
Brown of the supreme court called ut
the white house and urged Judge jack
sons selection.
Before Justice Brown came to the
supreme court he was on the district
bench in Detroit, and his district was a
part of the circuit over which Judge
jackson had jurisdiction. Although
opponents in politics the two Judges
were warm admirers of each other
EX' Solicitor General Taft also had
much to do with the selection When
he was recently appointed to the court
of appeals his duties took him to Cincin-
natl. which is a part of Judge Jackson's
bailiwick. Another personal factor OF
strength forJudgc jackson was the
friendship of the marshal of his court,
who happened to be a brother of Presi-
dent Harrison. Mr.. Carter Harrison has
been here for the last week as Il guest
of the president at the white house.
1t is natural that the marshal of Judge
Jackson's court should have fully in.
formed his presidential brother of the
good features of the appointee.
a question has arisen as to the con-
tirmation of Judge jackson. The sem
ate has distinct repu blican IN a ajority
which may not be inclined to accept
MIR. Harrison's nomination of demo-
cratic supreme court justice. Indeed,
this feeling is already being expressed
by senators, and dispatches are being
sent to leading republican organs se-
verely rejecting on the lack of party
Judgment by the president.
1t is stated that MIR. Jackson has
made fine circuit judge, and that no
doubt is entertained as to his making a
good justice. The appointment was a
great surprise to the Tennessee delega-
tion in the house. The two republican
members felt sore over the selection of
democrat and states right man.
but when asked as to Mr.. Jacksons
personal fitness conceded that his char
actcr and abilities were all that could
be desired.
The nomination came as great sur.
prise on the senate side and was re-
ceived while the senate was In execu-
tive session. There will be no COM
ment made on the floor, but the re-
pubiicans gathered about and discussed
it. With the exception of few who
think the president should have APP
pointed n republican the nomination
was we'll received.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb. 4. Judge
Howell Il. jackson is at home and is
holding court in Nashville. Soon after
the news of his nomination reached the
city he was seen, and said he would
accept the appointment if confirmed.
He further said he had no information
from President Harrison that he would
tender him the appointment. Judge
Jackson has been the recipient of con-
gratulations from citizens, irrespective
of party, since the information reached
the city.
Howell Edmunds jackson was born in Paris.
Tenn, April ., 1882 He received classical ed.
ucation. graduating from the West Tennessee
college in the summer OF lSiS. He nfterward
took a two years course in law at tho famous
law school OF the University of Virginia; he
then read law under his kinsmen, Judge A. w.
q. Tottcn and Judge Milton Brown In 1855 he
entered the Lebanon law school, graduated the
following year 1856 and was admitted to prac.
tice ut the bar of jackson in the same year
Three years later he removed TO Memphis and
engaged there in the practice of his profession
lie served twice Us judge by appointment on
Int supreme Dench OF Tie state and was
quito prominent candidate before
the nominating convention for supreme Judge
Ho roturne,l to jackson In 1875. and WAS elected
70 the Tennessee house of representatives us "a
state credit democrat in 1889. The same wear
ne was elected to the United States senate TO
succeed James b. Bailey (democrat), and took
his seat March a. 1881. In 1885 he was noini.
mated by President Cleveland and Instantly
confirmed us United States Judge for the Sixth
judicial circuit In place of Judge John Haxter
deceased The circuit comprises the states OF
Tennessee, Ohio, Michigan and kentucky MIR.
Jackson WAS ndorsed for the position by tho
entire Tennessee delegation with the exception
pf Senator Harris, who was Mr.. Jackson's po-
iitlca opponent
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