Attorney General of Virginia
He also served as President of the Farmers' Bank of Richmond, and as a judge of the state General Court. In 1829-30, he was a delegate to the state Constitutional Convention. Another delegate, Hugh Blair Grigsby of Norfolk, recorded his impression of Nicholas:
"This gentleman was a singular compound of buffoonery and good sense. He seemed to wear a perpetual smile on his countenance, which circumstance induced some to believe him insincere in the cause which he advocated.... He frequently spoke with considerable ability; but from the symptom of insincerity which seemed apparent in his speaking, as well as from his obtruding himself too often on the house, he became unpopular as a speaker -- not as a man, for all liked him -- and never succeeded after his first two or three speeches, in obtaining the ear of the house." (VA Mag. of Hist. and Bio., July 1953).
(Many thanks to Jeffry Burden for researching and sharing this information on Philip N. Nicholas)
He also served as President of the Farmers' Bank of Richmond, and as a judge of the state General Court. In 1829-30, he was a delegate to the state Constitutional Convention. Another delegate, Hugh Blair Grigsby of Norfolk, recorded his impression of Nicholas:
"This gentleman was a singular compound of buffoonery and good sense. He seemed to wear a perpetual smile on his countenance, which circumstance induced some to believe him insincere in the cause which he advocated.... He frequently spoke with considerable ability; but from the symptom of insincerity which seemed apparent in his speaking, as well as from his obtruding himself too often on the house, he became unpopular as a speaker -- not as a man, for all liked him -- and never succeeded after his first two or three speeches, in obtaining the ear of the house." (VA Mag. of Hist. and Bio., July 1953).
(Many thanks to Jeffry Burden for researching and sharing this information on Philip N. Nicholas)
Attorney General of Virginia
He also served as President of the Farmers' Bank of Richmond, and as a judge of the state General Court. In 1829-30, he was a delegate to the state Constitutional Convention. Another delegate, Hugh Blair Grigsby of Norfolk, recorded his impression of Nicholas:
"This gentleman was a singular compound of buffoonery and good sense. He seemed to wear a perpetual smile on his countenance, which circumstance induced some to believe him insincere in the cause which he advocated.... He frequently spoke with considerable ability; but from the symptom of insincerity which seemed apparent in his speaking, as well as from his obtruding himself too often on the house, he became unpopular as a speaker -- not as a man, for all liked him -- and never succeeded after his first two or three speeches, in obtaining the ear of the house." (VA Mag. of Hist. and Bio., July 1953).
(Many thanks to Jeffry Burden for researching and sharing this information on Philip N. Nicholas)
He also served as President of the Farmers' Bank of Richmond, and as a judge of the state General Court. In 1829-30, he was a delegate to the state Constitutional Convention. Another delegate, Hugh Blair Grigsby of Norfolk, recorded his impression of Nicholas:
"This gentleman was a singular compound of buffoonery and good sense. He seemed to wear a perpetual smile on his countenance, which circumstance induced some to believe him insincere in the cause which he advocated.... He frequently spoke with considerable ability; but from the symptom of insincerity which seemed apparent in his speaking, as well as from his obtruding himself too often on the house, he became unpopular as a speaker -- not as a man, for all liked him -- and never succeeded after his first two or three speeches, in obtaining the ear of the house." (VA Mag. of Hist. and Bio., July 1953).
(Many thanks to Jeffry Burden for researching and sharing this information on Philip N. Nicholas)
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In early manhood, he was appointed Attorney-General of Virginia, and from that time until his death occupied a position of high trust and responsibility. As a judge, though firm and decided, he was always bland and courteous. His principle were those of a patriot and republican. In all the social relations his uniform kindness gained him many devoted friend, who will long lament his loss.
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