vcczar Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 William M Evarts (NY-R) is probably one of the most influential lawyer-politicians as you can see below. He was also Roger Sherman's grandson. Evarts began as a moderate Whig--so much so that he ignored the slavery issue and didn't like abolitionists, even though he didn't like slavery either. He was one of Thurlow Weed's proteges, along with William Seward and Millard Fillmore. As a Republican, he was a half-breed reformer. His actions: Evarts, William M 1852 Gives speech supporting Daniel Webster for president Evarts, William M 1860 Gives speech for Seward at GOP Conv Evarts, William M 1861 Contested US Sen for NY election w/ Greeley; compromise choice is picked instead Evarts, William M 1865 Lawyer prosecuting Jefferson Davis for treason Evarts, William M 1868 Counsel for defense in Johnson impeachment case, likely key in saving Johnson Evarts, William M 1868 Confirmed Att Gen for Johnson Evarts, William M 1871 Role in Alabama Claims treaty negotiations Evarts, William M 1876 Acts as counsel for Hayes during contested election results Evarts, William M 1877 Confirmed Sec of State for Hayes, which causes some interparty friction Evarts, William M 1891 Role in Judiciary Act of 1891 (Evarts Act), creating courts of appeal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeP47 Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 There's some unfavorableness but I think it's the kind of stuff that he gets off of on a technicality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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