Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-11-27
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FUNERAL OF MIR. ENMET


FUNERAL OF MIR. EMMETT
+, NEwFoRK, Nov IL We mentioned yesterla,
thai meeting of the bar of New York was held
ha' morning TO testify the respect of the profession
ior the memory of AR Emmett. The distinguishes
eu reputation OF the deceased, the awful and sud-
uen visitation by which be has been struck down
IN 'ne mlis oil US, and the reverence universally
p''o % his private worth, made the meeting a
crowded and affecting one. The following is CO.
~ OF the resolutions proposed by Mr.. Ogden and
unanimously adopted.
l. Resolved, Tim, marble monument be e..
feeted in some euiiable part Of this city. in memo
| ~ OF the talents and Character of Thomas adds
Emme,, Esq
. Resolved, That me,nnf OF the life of Mr.
. Hninet be prepared, and funeral Grafton deli.
Yofed IN testimony of his yiftues, and as an ncen-
I'VE tothe junior members of the bar.
.. :. esclved That a committee of five be APP
pointed 10 carry into effect the above resolution
anu thst copy oil the work be presented TO his
family with an assurance TO them, of our condo
renee on the aifiicting dispeasatioD, with which
they have been visited
2. Resolved, That this meeting do adjourn 10
attend the funeral OF Mr. Emmei, and thai the gen.
ieinen OF the bar 10 wear the usual badges OF
mourning tor thirty one days.
Amer the resolutions were passed, the meeting
vas addressed % Mr Roosevelt and Mr.. Clark,
VINO seyeIally enlarged upon the eminent talents
ana virtues OF the deceased. Mr.. Sampson then
briefly but in an eloquent and affecting manner
addressed the chair OF this address, he has po-
iheiy furnished US with tho following copy.
SRI don't Use TO eulogiSe my friend. The
name OF Emn'i belongs 10 hielhIy, and history
viii claim it. She has already prebated niche for
him by the side ofthose illustrious Brothers of a
gifted family who descended long bessre him for
their early graves.
lie was the friend of my younger days, and Tie
onJect OF my constant admiration, aud | might
speak OF those days and tell OF the trophies be bad
won before his sun had reached half its meridian
spiendor Knight say how he lived in the hearts
OF millions in another land, but this would be to
break IN idly upon the ssnctity of this solemn and
ssHeetins scene. Far better is his praise shown
forih here ct this moment by this assembly of all
the aged and the young of that honorable calling of
which ne was so bright an ornament Where
years and station, and dignity of worth bow down
heir heaGs and bend their looks TO earth and think
1t not etooping when they do him reverence
'fnat individual praise equal this, what words,
what human tongue can speak 90 movingly9 And
when the historian shall trace bark that life which
was dedicated TO virtue and to honor, and would
give come notion OF those winning and endearine
attributes that graced his lofer qualities let him
describe 1t he can this scene; let him tell not only
now ne lived, but how he died in the field of his
repown IN the exercise of his great powers which
iahsd him not ill the hand of The Almighty, in
the middle OF his earthly glory, beekoned him 10
ms presence: how he expired by Ne side OF his
hoacTaols tCtnPrTnz7.l .,-i--. la ~ Es.es
ly bestowed. the need OF generous applause; how
the death stroke that siIenced for evermore his e.
loquent tongue palsied theirs also; how maDhood's
cheeks were wet with tender tears how awful
justice In the Judgment seat held in her breath a
while; how the hand long used 10 hold her balance
in i's steady grasp, laid il for time aside least it
might tremble and talter in its Office. Nor let the
faithful historian fail To state 10 i;s;ica to great
community, 10 people in whose laws is nscrib-
| ed, and in whose manners and whose hearts is
sealed, the ennobng s. exalted virtue OF hospta-
/ lily How with characteristic magnanimity
and with one universal and spohisne0u1 voice,
they hoEored this beloved brother OF adoption.
| whose excellence after four and twenty ears oil
probation, they Justly challens ed belonging TO
! themselves Long may it be the proud an1 high
Prerogative of This great and happy nation, to re-
ceiye into its bosom aud draw 10 t-elf 40 to fee
and happy haven the wealth, and strength and in
teiieciual treasures OF less happy cmes. Long
may TINS pre- emlnence endure, that in it lie iriIr-
/ ed and oppressed may find home, and The great
/ and good man friends and brothers
| said did Eotriee TO eulOgize :ny friend but
peculiarly, as stood related TO him whom we all
mourn, and with him TO the msny who will no
Dor to those who honor him, thought il might not,
I hope it was not, unbecomingto express the feel
ings of, lei be allowed to cali il gratitude
which pressed upon my heart.
a vote was then taken that committee should
be appointed to regulate the procession of The mem
bers of the bar in the funeral nd that they should
proceed to the late residence OF Mr.. Emmett, after
which the meeting adjourned unull II o'clock-I
Between the hours OF III end ! O'Clock large
crowd assembled in Hudson square, and al one o.
clock the procession began TO move in the lollcw,
ing ofdeI:
The Clergy.
Fail Bearers The Coffin Pail Bearers
Friends Of The deceased. Friends OF the deceased
ssd.
Relatives of deceased
Dr. McNevn and Son.
! High Constable.
G1veFnorfand Chancellor.
Former Chancellor.
Present and former Judges Of the Supreme Court
Judges Of the Uni ed States Codr's
| First Judge OF Common Pleas and former Recor
| dsrs.
Present and former Attorney Gensfais.
/ Clerk OF County and Clerk Of Oyer and Terminer.
CLERKS Of U. States Courts and United States
Msrshei
Clerks OF Supreme Court and Regisler in Chance
~ and Surrogate
District Attorney and u. States District Atlor.
ney.
Members Of the Bar.
I Students Of Law.
Sheriff.
4 Mayor and Recorder
Members Of Common Council.
Members Of Common Council elect.
Citizens, two by two.
4 The following are the names Of the Pail r ear
ers-His Excelency DE Wit Clinton, Governor
Of the state Of New York; Chsncellors Kent and
Jones; Judges Belts snd Thompson; Nathan Sand
lofd, and Martin Ven Buren,, Esqs u States