Chapter XXV: John Marshall

The model American lawyer--Birth and early life of John Marshall--A devoted father--Early education--The young patriot--Troubles with England--Marshall becomes a soldier--The "Culpepper Minute Men"--Marshall's popularity in the army--Finishes his law studies--His journey from Williamsburg to Philadelphia--Commences the practice of the law--Elected to the Legislature--Establishes himself in Richmond--The power of a powdered wig and velvet coat--Marshall's services in the Virginia Convention of 1798--Becomes the champion of Washington's Administration--Refuses public honors--Is made Minister to France --Public reception in New York--Elected Member of Congress--His memorable speech--Enters the Cabinet of President Adams as Secretary of State--Is made Chief Justice of the United States--His record--His "Life of Washington"--Personal characteristics--His generosity--William Wirt's pen and ink sketch of him--His courtesy and kindness--Fondness for manly sports--The quoit club--How he carried a proud man's turkey home--The supper party--The Chief Justice loses the wager--Mode of traveling on his circuit--The scene at Maguire's Hotel in Winchester, Virginia--The unknown champion of Christianity--A brilliant defense--Last illness and death of Judge Marshall.

CHAPTER XXVI.

JAMES T. BRADY.

Birth and early life--His "big head"--His kindliness of disposition--Enters his father's office to study law--Merry nature--How he studied law--A model for ambitious youths--His father's opinion of him--Admitted to the bar--His first case--The newsboy case--sudden rise in popularity--Practices in the Supreme Court--The India-rubber suit--A compliment from Daniel Webster--Brady's integrity--Professional success and generosity--His readiness in managing his cases--Conduct toward witnesses--His fearlessness--A bold declaration in Tammany Hall--His profound knowledge of his profession--His industry--His disinterested kindness--His humor--Meets his match--Political life--Personal appearance--A genial old bachelor--Literary tastes and labors--His generosity to the poor--Devotion to his relatives--Last appearance in public--Forebodings--Death.

VII. ARTISTS.