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The question whether John T. Jones, who was elected in 1912, Judge for the lst Judi cial Circuit, to fiji the vacancy oceasioned by the resignation of Judge Sebastian, Is enti- tied to hold his office for the term of four years or not, has been the subject of much discussion, both in and out of the Legisla- ture. i diversity of opinion seems to pre- vail among the members, as 10 the termina- ton of Jones' office there are also some conflicting opinions among the lawyers and judges, upon the subject Four of the late Judgdes of the Supreme Court are of opinion that Jones' term of office expired at the time that Sebasian's term expired, which is at the present session. IL is 10 be confessed that the subject is a new one, and not clear of difficulties and doubts and the only way that the matter can be settled, is for the pre- sent Legislature to elect a Judge, and let him and Jones contest the matter before the Su- preme Court, and the question will then be finally settled. This course can be produc- tive of no evil, for if Jones is the Judge for four years, he will hold his seat; but if the present Legislature adjourn without an cleo lion, and the Supreme Court adjudge Jones' term of office expired, the Circuit will then remain without Judge until the next ses- sion of the Legislature, as the members ol the Bar iu that Circuit are determined, with out regard to party, to try and get clear of Jones; and his right to hold on to the Judg- ship will be contested before the Supreme Court. All the difficulties, however, might be obviated if Jones would resign his pre- tensions to hold the office, and then an elec- ton could take place, and the rights of the people ef that Circuit not be placed in ieop- ardy. Il is to he hoped, however, that the Legislature will act upon this subject, and as the House has determined 10 go into an election, the Senate certainly will feel the same solicitude for the interests of that Cir cult, and. concur with the House, although they, or a majority of them, may think there is no vacancy in the office JUSTICE.