Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1903-08-14
Judiciary Convention.

the Sixth Circuit, composed OF delegates
from Frederick and Montgomery counties,
met here on Wednesday and unanimously
nominated Hon. James McSherry for re.
election as Chief Judge. He had no oppo-
sition.
William B. Mobley, of this county, was
chairman Of the convention and Albert 8.
Brown, of Frederick, secretary.
F. T. Stoner, Of Frederick, placed Judge
McSherry in nomination, seconded by G.
W. Prettyman, of this town. and D. T.
Ordeman, Of Frederick county. Upon the
conclusion of the addresses Judge McSherry
was, on motion of Edward 9. Peter, of this
place, renominated by reclamation. A com.
mittee Of notification was appointed, con-
sisting Of Edward 9. Peter and Charles w.
Prettyman, of Rockville, and Adrian @.
McCardell. ]. w. Downey and William II.
Laken, Of Frederick.
II Dorsey Etchison, Of Frederick, offered
the following resolutions, which were unan-
imously adopted:
ResOlped, By the Judicial Convention of
the Sixth Judicial Circuit this 18th day Of
August, 1908:
That the candidate selected by this Con.
vention needs no other platform TO stand
upon than the record which he has made as
Chief Judge of the Sixth judicial Circuit
and Chief Judge OF the Court of Appeals of
Maryland. The Office which he has filled
and which 1t is the wish OF a very large ma.
jority of the people Of the State, without
regard TO their political affiliations, be should
continue TO occupy, Is not in any sense po-
lltical position. 1t is growing aud preva-
lent belief amongst thoughtful and conserva-
tive and patriotic voters who are concerned
more with the promptness, the Intelligence,
the faithfulness and the impartality with
which the law is administered, than with
the mere personal views OF the individual
charged with the administration, that Judi.
cial elections should never be controlled by
political considerations and much less by
narrow and unreasoning partisanship. The
grave, responsible aud exacting duties Of
Judge of the highest Court in the State,
should not be entrusted to any one as re
ward for political services or because of his
political opinions; but solely on the ground
Of fitness, capacity and experience.
The Maryland State Bar Association, a
representative body, composed OF Demo-
cratic and Republican lawyers, voiced in
clear tones this sentiment In the following
resolution unanimously adopted by it on
July 9th, 1908: "Fhis Association, recog.
nizing the distinguished services OF its first
president Hon. James McSherry, during his
term Of nearly sixteen years, feels that 1t
ought to express the earnest desire OF it's
members, without regard to their political
affiliations, that the voters OF his Judicial
Circuit at the coming election give him their
generous and undivided support, and by his
re election secure 10 the people of the whole
State the benefits of his great learning and
experience, universally acknow lodged abil-
ity, and absolute impartiality as the Chief
Judge Of the Court OF Appeals"
The Baltimore Sun In its issue Of July
18th, In commencing the above resolution,
said
"This is a strong appeal resting upon the
solid foundation OF right and the Sun, along
with right thinking people In every part of
Maryland, hopes that the good people OF
Frederick and Montgomery counties-peo
pie distinguished for their virtues as citizens
as we'll aslfor their independence and intelli-
gence-will give it heed"
The Baltimore NeDs OF July 10th, said
at is TO be hoped that the Republican lead
ers will remain firmly rooted in their de-
examinations TO prevent nomination against
Judge McSherry, In order TO avoid even the
slightest disturbance of the policy which ls
taking deep ground in Maryland against the
slightest tainting of the Judicial Office with
the virus OF politics"
No one can doubt that Judge McSherry
has devoted himself and his whole energy
without cessation or relaxation 10 the duties
Of his high office.
Speaking OF his capacity, the Baltimore
San OF October 10Th, 1903, said: ut Is gen.
orally recognized BY the Bar and Bench,
that Chief Judge McSherry brings TO the ex-
ercise OF the Judicial function great vigor Of
thought, prompt and acute judgments, pro.
found knowledge Of the law, clear insight
into the complicated meshes Of modern
business methods, ripe scholarship. mature
knowledge Of men and affairs. His Opin-
ions, couched In direct terms. are never am
bguous. They are models Of clear, lumin
Gus thought and incisive diction."
Speaking of his industry, the Baltimore
Herald OF July 18th, 1908. said Judge Nc
Sherry lie a worker he has not spared him
self TO give TO his State more than full
measure Of service. SO when by simple
process Of re. election we can secure such
man as Judge McSherry at the head Of our
system, 1t is an opportunity that all, laymen
and lawyers alike, should welcome"
1t is not Judge having but local juris.
diction that the voters Of the Sixth Judicial
Circuit will elect the coming November -
The entire State is Interested IN the result,
because the Judge TO be elected will occupy
seat on the Bench of the Court OF Appeals,
aud the Court exercises Jurisdiction through
out the State. II Is upon the record he has
made, the fidelity he has shown. the ability
he has displayed and the promptness with
which he has dispatched an immense amount
Of business and work In the Court Of APP.
peals aud upon the Circuit during his term
upon the Bench. that Judge McSherry may
firmly stand 10 the approaching campaign
and il Ia upon the same solid ground that
this Convention confidently appeals 70 every
voter OF the Circuit, whatever his political
proclivities may be, 70 retain Judge Nc
Sherry 10 the position which he has 30 ad'
mirably and acceptably filled.
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