by John Marshall Harlan

“ In the third exception the words added are, 'unless sooner removed by the president with the consent of the senate of the United States,' which implies a previous consideration by the senate of the grounds of removal, and this would usually be accompanied with notice to the accused, and an opportunity afforded to him of being heard thereon. See note below. From this statement it is apparent that the general legislation of congress has been against making the tenure of the
Mississippi: 'During good behavior.' Act 7th April, 1798, (1 St. 550, § 3;) ”

“ Wisconsin: 'During good behavior.' Act 20th April, 1836, (5 St. 13, § 9.) Iowa: 'Four years,' absolute. Act 12th, June, 1838, (5 St. 237, 238, § 9.) Oregon: 'Four years,' absolute. Act 14th Aug., 1848, (9 St. 326, § 9.) Minnesota: 'Four years,' absolute. Act 3d March, 1849, (9 St. 406, § 9.) Utah: 'Four years,' absolute. Act 9th Sept., 1850, (9 St. 455, § 9;) Act 25th June, 1888, (25 St. 204, § 2.) New Mexico: 'Four years,' absolute. Act 9th Sept., 1850, (9 St. 449, § 10.) Washington: 'Four years,' absolute. ”