The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-08-12
ROBERTS AND REvELL.
Both Nominated by Acclamation. Amid
Applause.

The Democratic convention of the Fifth
Judicial circuit met at Odd Fellows Hall.
this city, at Thursday noon, and completed
its labors in half an hour. Judge Roberts
was nominated for Chief. Judge and Judge
Revell for Associate Judge by reclamation.
The convention was called to order by
Hon. Frank 7. Shaw, of the State Central
committee. Every delegate was present, as
follows:
From Carroll-Dr. J. W. Herring, George
A. Shower, Robert Sellman. David p. Smell
ser and George P. Buckley.
From Howard-State Senator John G..
Rogers, BENJAMIN f. Hess and William E..
Linn.
From Anne Arundel-State Senator Robert
Moss, John C. Bannon, Amos Clarke, John
NJ. Davis and Milford X. Hill.
George A. Shower, of Carroll, nominated
John C. Bannon, of Anne Arundel, for tenn
porary chairman, and John N. Davis, of Anne
Arundel, nominated William E. Linn, of
Howard, for temporary secretary. These
nominations were ratified. Mr.. Bannon upon
taking the chair said
GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION For the unex-
pected honor which you have conferred upon me, 1
thank you with a grateful heart 1 approach the
discharge of the duties to which you have assigned
me with diffidence, due not only to lack OF conf
dence in my own ability TO discharge them properly,
but also TO the exalted character of the functions
we have assembled TO perform. While We neces-
sarily constitute the convention of political party
we have in charge public duty which has far
more than a party significance. In all human
probability the nominees of this convention will be.
for number of years to come in the circuit in which
we live not only the ministers of justice, but the
last resort and the strong defence OF personal
liberty when unjustly threatened.
The rights of property the protection of character,
the sanctity Of human life important vital us they
are in the individual case, must yield in general
interest and magnitude to that other object of the
Courts tenerest care-the right of the citizen TO the
full, unhamdered, unquestioned enjoyment of his
political freedom and manhood.
II, as we all believe, the position of a Judge is a
most exalted one, those who select the men TO I'LL
this exalted station have weighty and impressive
that on this occasion we shall be enabled to dis
charge the duty for which we have been chosen,
with such unanimity, and so entirely in accordance
with popular DESIRE to satisfy the most skeptica
that an enlightened conscience and a due regard
for the public welfare have guided our delibera-
tions.
The chair, on motion, appointed Rogers of
Howard, Shower of Carroll and Moss of Anne
Arundel committee on credentials and per-
manent organization. The committee report
ed credentials correct and recommended that
the temporary officers be made perm anent.
The report was adopted.
Upon motion of John N. Davis of Anne
Arundel the convention proceeded to nomi-
nate candidate for Chief Judge.
DIR. j. w. Herring, of Carroll, placed before
the convention for the high distinction Hon.
Chas. B. Roberts. DR.. Herring said
Mr. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN OF THE CoNvEN-
TIoN 1T gives me great pleasure, personally, and
as representing the delegation from Carroll county
ton of Chief Judge OF the Fifth Judicial Circuit OF
Maryland, Hon. Charles B. Roberts, who at the
office.
il is not needful, in any sense Mr. Chairman, that
/ should speak of the qualifications of Judge
oh fnrf In fg m EnnNVn
not only throughout our own Judicial Circuit, but
throughout the entire state. to make it necessary
for me to do this Just in the prime of his mature
manhood; with a record in public service of which
his fellow citizens may and do feel justly proud;
with clear, wei enltnTed Legal c mnne' enriched
extensive practice at the bar. we feel sure that
his nomination by this convention today will
be regarded with the greatest satisfaction by our
fellow citizens of this Judicial Circuit and as his
election as Chief Judge will continue him in our
Appellate Court, will be hailed with equal satisac-
ton by the people of our state at large.
Judge Roberts has not only rendered distinguish
ed public service as a member of the Congress of
eressonal District and as Attorney General OF this
State, but since his elevation 10 the Bench. and
nor he has been brought into our Court OF Appeals
has shown marked ability in the Judicial Office as
his numerous opinions delivered in that court will
abundantly testify.
But You will permit nc, Mr.. Chairman to digress
sufficiently to say that think the people of this
Judicial Circuit have reason to congratulate them
selves upon the present organization of Judici-
airy, composed as II is of gentlemen of the highest
character and attachments, and who command, as
they deserve TO command. the sincerest confidence
and respect of the people at large. And IL is I'M
questionably true, that in no department of our
o SO
ton. sympathising with this all-pervading senti
ment, has wisely made the term of office of OH
Judges far exceed in length that of any of the ohel
officers of the state.
But Mr. Chairman do not wish to extend my
remarks and 1 therefore simply repeat, and with
great assurance, too Carroll connty's nominatio II
for Chief Judge, our distinguished fellow ctiZ en-
Hon. Charles b. Roberts.
Senator Moss, of Anne Arundel, said that
his county had instructed its delegates to sup
port Judge Revell for Chief Judge, but that
gentleman had declined to allow his name to
be presented in letter to the delegates, which
Senator Moss read to the convention. Judge
Revelfs letter was as follows
AssAPoLIs, Mp, August 9Th, 1898.
Hon. Robert Moss, John N. Davis, John C. Bannon
Milford K. Hill and Amos n. Clarke delegates &c
Democratic Judicial Convention to Fifth Judicial
Circuit
GENTLEMEN Shortly after the nomination of q
Chief Judge for the Judicial Circuit was agitated,
determined, without suggestion or counsel from
anyone that under the circumstances of my APP
pointment by Governor Brown, unsolicited by me
as Associate Judge, would not become q candidate
for Chief Judge and subsequently so informed thu
gentlemen whose names are now mentioned in con
nection with that high position. While sincerely
grateful for the resolution passed by the Brooklyn
proper means to effect my Nomination as Chic
Judge Ito me genuine surprise), must adhere to
my determination, and request that you do moi
present my name 20 the Judicial Convention for
that position. thank, however the Democracy OF
Anne Arundel county, who have so often substanti
ally honored me for this additional and croEning
act of their esteem and confidence.
am, gentlemen, very truly,
Your obedient servant.
JAMES REYELI-
Senator Moss then paid high compliment
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the nomination of Judge Roberts.
Senator Rogers of Howard placed the name
of Judge |. Thomas Jones before the conyen.
ton for Chief Judge. He alluded to his
eleven years OF service on the bench, to his
ability, to his high character and to his in
dustry and thought he ought to be called up
higher.
The roll was called and Anne Arundel and
Carroll each cast five votes for Judge Roberts.
Before Howard was called Senator Rogers
moved to make the nomination unanimous,
and burst of applause followed.
For Associate Judge Senator Moss nomi.
mated Judge James Revell in few well
chosen words. Judge Revell's nomination
was seconded by DR.. Herring of Carroll and
Senator Rogers of Howard, and he was
nominated by reclamation.
On motion of Senator Moss the cut of
jackson and the Hickory Tree was adopted as
the party emblem, and on motion of DIR. Herring
the Chair appointed DIR. Herring, George P.
Buckley and Robert Sellman a committee to
notify Judge Roberts of his nomination, and
Messrs Moss, Clark and Davis to notify
Judge Revel.
The convention then adjourned.
After the convention the delegates and a
large number of visitors and citizens of Car
roll enjoyed lunch at Judge Roberts resi-
dence In response to calls Judge Roberts
made short address, in which he said he
would epdeagor, as in the past, to hold the
scales of justice evenly, give to his duties his
best endeavor aud be true to his oath of Office.
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county, Nd, who had been visiting their son,
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