The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-10-22

public life, having feelingly dwelt on them. And
here, in the neghborhood of his birth Mace. and
amidst the sciences and friends of mucb Of his bril-
liant career. II is not strange that his memory
should be cherished with most sensibility and his
example leaves behind the most durable impres
slons. But such character and such an exam
pie will be felt in their influences still more wide
~ Whether on or off the bench, whether in the
labors and responsibilities of judicial office, or in
researches as writer constitutional law and
other topics connected with his profession or as
lecturer to youth on its various elementary prin-
ciples, he occupied lofty position ard his works
were well known both continents He is
believed to have published revised edition of
Abbott on Shipping more than third of a centu-
~ ago before seated on the bench; and at that
early day, by making himself familiar with adm-
| raty treatises from the sea laws of Oleron down
wards, and with the foundations of all European
Jurisprudence from Justnian To the revival of lie,
tiers, he soon became distinguished in ILLUSTRATING
| questions OF a commercial nature and matters of
enlarged equity, and indeed every topic more i'm
mediatey interviewer with that great civil code
by which so much of the world has been govern
ed and so long.
| But 1t was not necessary on this OCCASION and
after so inll details by others, to dwell on his dis
| tincion IN connection with these subjects. Con
corning them all, his predecessor, though dead
still speaketh." Let us he grateful. said Judge
W.. that his judgments and writing survive. His
profession, however severe their loss will con
tlnue for ages to be benefited by the fruits of his
| industry. His devotion to the law as science.
and his purity of purpose and ability in admins
terlng it. will long reflect lusre on his country as
well as his profession. And his family and more
intimate friends, though no longer blessed by his
virtues In private lie, or his rich stores in con-
versation, or his amiabiliy and courtesy of man
| " hoS 4
er, will profit still by the memory of them; and
amidst their grief, will find solace in the honors
that cluster around his grave, and in the cheer
ing prospect beyond il which frightened the de-
parture of his spirit from the troubled scenes of
earth
Let the resolutions presented by the gentle
men OF the bar be entered on the records of the
court.
The clerk now proceeded to call the grand iury.
and after they had been impannelled Judne
Woodbury. charged them with great cloquence
and clearness upon their general duties and Iuris
dlctiOn. On the Limitations of their constitution
al functions he was particularly full and explicit
| and he laid down the great doctrine of state
rights, in connection with the powers conceded
to the general government, with great power,
dIstlnctness, and dignity of expression. He then
named the offences punishable by the laws of the
United Saes-such as treason, the slave trade.
piracy. revolt, mail robbery, bribery of revenue
officers, &c, in detail. On each several topic
his views were comprehensive and clear, and
expressed with that Judicial moderation which
should always characterize whatever falls from
the bench.
While he was calling the docket, the audience
had an opportunity of observing his bearing and
all were deeply and pleasantly impressed with
his nrbanity and dignity towards the bar and 9th
er officers. His voice is deep, clear and sonorous,
and his tone decided but subdued