Judge Paul resigned his seat in Congress to take his judgeship, during the pendency of what would become a successful challenge to the outcome of the election.To replace Judge Paul, Theodore Roosevelt gave a recess appointment to Henry Clay McDowell, a great-grandson of Henry Clay.Of Judge McDowell, Judge Emory Widener told this story:"Judge Henry Clay McDowell was presiding and, after a strenuous trial of several days, directed a verdict in favor of the… [read post]