“The Press” In 1866

Press, Volume CV, Issue 30978, 7 February 1966, Page 12

“The Press” In 1866

February 7 Mr. JUSTICE RICHMOND—The following appears in the columns of the “Wellington Advertiser”:— “A gentleman recently returned from Canterbury informs us that it was understood that Mr. Justice Richmond has intimated to some of his friends that if there was any manifestation in the direction indicated, he would be prepared to resign his Judgeship and come forward for the General Assembly . . .” Mr. Richmond quitted public life, and resigned his seat in the Assembly. He was shortly after raised to the Bench, and has filled the position with the

utmost satisfaction to the public and the profession. If the principle were once admitted that a Judge could descend from the Bench and engage in party struggles, it is impossible but that the chance of some day doing so would be more or less present to his mind during the time he filled the office ... We cannot help thinking that these would be the views entertained by Judge Richmond himself on this question, and that the report referred to has emanated from some who have allowed their wish to see him again in public life, obscure their judgment as to the consequences involved in such a step.