The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-15
City InteiliRanca.

Union This high praise Legislative bodies not
easily induced to pass resolutions such subjects un-
less they have just cause for so doing.
City Intelligence.
COLONEL BURNETT AND HIS OrFIcERs-Ths gallant
Colonel with several OF his officers attended last even
ing the committee appointed by the Common Council
to make to bring the bodies Of Lieut.
Col. Baxter, Lieut.. Chandler, and tho other gallant
New Workers. fell before the city of Mexico They
were summoned TO give information whether the
bodies their way to this city, or whether
they still remain inferred where they fell We under
stood them to state that Lieutensnts Morris and
Chandler were inferred within sixteen miles Of Mexico
and their bodies remain there yeti but that the remains
of Lieut. Colonel Baxter, and the other Officers were at
Vera Cruz when they left Colonel Burnett and Lieut.
Potter were on orutches and Lieut. swseuy has lost
his right arm.
The LATE CHANCELLOR KENr-MEETINo OF THE BAR.
A numerous meeting Of the members Of the bar,
judges of the law courts and several private citizens
took place yesterday morning. at 10 o'clock in the Cir
cult Court room City Hail. to pay suitable tribute to
the memory Of the late Chancellor Kent. The room
was densely thronged.
On motion Of Mr. STAPLES
Judge JONES, of the Supreme Court was unanimously
The following were nominated Vice Presidents -
JUDGES Belts, Oakley McCoun and Ulshoeffer Messrs.
sylvanus Miller, Ogden Edwards, David Jones, and
w. johnson.
secretaries- Beverly Robinson g.. w. Strong, B. d.
Siliiman, and w. s. johnson.
The folio wing resolutions were proposed by Ogden
Hoffman, Esq and seconded by B. +. Butler Esq
Whereas, Death has removed from the scene OF his
BILE james Kent is no mors-for sixteen years Chief
Justice of the Supreme Court OF this State and for nine
years Its Chancellor and since his retirement from pub
lie life the learned commentator American law has
finished his long and venerable career-the members
Of the bar city Of New York are DESTROYS to tet
fy their respect and aectonthe veneration and grail
nd
his fame-therefore,
Resolved That the members of the bar of the city of
New York have received the intelligence Of the death
of James Kent. with emotions of deep sensibty and
they doubt not that their feelings at this event will be
shared by their brethren throughout the Union, and
that all will unite in deporing the loss of him who for
long series of years. has been the unquestoned head
Of American Jurisprudence.
Resolved That we shall not attempt to portray the
private virtues Of the deceased nor to recount his pub
lie services the attempt to Sc within the
wrtngshis abilities and learnng-his services vir-
tues and character-woud of necessity be vain and
abortve They have already been placed by the stamp
of public appreciation beyond the reach of detracton
and of praise. Nor is his established fame confined
within the limits of his native State country 1t ex
tends wherever the English language spoken or read
and the science of Jurisprudence known and cultiva
ted To record the virtues of his unsuied lteto de-
ineate and unfold his character and merits as judge
to exhibit and appreciate his peculiar excelences as
urist and author-and to dwell upon the usnce that
by labors his writings and his example, he exercised
upon themnd and character Of the members Of pro-
fession will be the province Of the historian and the b.
discharged.
Resolved That tho members of the bar tender to the
widow and family OF the deceased their sympathy and
condolences that they will wear the badge mourning,
that with the permission of the family, they will
join as a body in the ceremonies Of the funeral
Resolved, That committee of three be nominated
by the presiding officer of tns meeting to correspond
with gentlemen in the different districts Of the State in
order to an expression Of the feelings of the bar
this large be presented at the opening OF
| the next term OF the Court OF Appeals
| Resolved That committee Of Eve be appointed. to
sale auita a
the life character, and services Of the deceased.
to Sssn by
committee selected at the preliminary meeting OF the
members Of the bar to present the resolutions to the
meeting which he had just read token Of respect
for the memory of the deceased In the course of his
eloquent remarks he took occasion to notice the crowded
and eminent judges Of their courts, members of the
bar, and other persons OF emnence, sttesting that
that 4 was proud consideration that this tribute wa,
| paid to the memory of one who had been born and
brought up in their own State who commenced bis u
dcia in this State, and obtained high literary
| repute. After pronouncng high eulogy on the cha
racter and various high literary and private qualities OF
| the deceased, MIR. H. concluded
Mr. b. +. BUTLER in seconding the resolutions, took
occasion he conne himssfto what he felt pride
in doing, nsmeiythe intellectual, professional, and
moral character Of the deceased His history den
tilted with the history Of American law Entering upon
his profession at the close of the revolutionary war; he
thirty years he had been appointed high literary
position In the university his opinions attracted
universal attention. he nigga
Mr. B., after pronouncing high eulogy the talents
and requirements both legal and literary, OF the de-
| ceased, concluded
be furnished with copy of the resolutions also to
point COMMITTEES of correspondence; and also COM
mttee orator to deliver public lecture be-
fore the Bar the life and character Of the deceased
were proposed and were passed unanimously. Messrs
| Lord and Maxwell then addressed the meeting. The
following committee Of correspondence was then nomi
| mated: Samuel X. James, John Duer, Daniel Lord, J
| Prescott Hall, and Beverly Robinson The following
fhnv,o ,fa1s
Judge Belts syvanus Miller, Ogden Hoffman, Bepja
| min D. Siliman, and j. Prescott Hall The President
hereupon that the funeral would take place
from the residence of deceased this afternoon at half
| past O'Clock, from No. 20 Union Place.
usman Who addressed the meeting should furnish the
with copies Of their speeches when the inset
| ing separated The members Of the bar Judges, 60
will assemble this afternoon at the above named late
sdence the deceased at the appointed hour The u
neral expected will be attended by vast concourse
| Of friends, relatives &c.
| sunshiny day yesterday, up to four O'Clock The
fires in all the hotels put out the doors OF the diff
above the weather had all the appearance of May
day About ~ o'clock however, 1t began to rain. The
rain down soft and hazy and dense fog was OBJ
servabe in all quarters of the city The evening turn
ed out as and dsagreeabe could we'll be imagined
The weather atterly been tickle than usual
| this season Of the year.
representatives. of the Fire Department was held on Mon
day evening at Fremens Hail. with view to elect DIN
for the ensuing year Inc following gentlemen were
elected (dr Pentz declining to be again candidate fo
the Presidency -Zophsr Mills, President George 7
| Hope, Vice President J. Chilean, Secretary; j. S
Giles Treasurer; q. Titus, Collector Messrs. Pentz
Labagh and Titus, Trustees Of the fluid to hold the
respective ocss for three years The following extrsc
lrom the report of the Trustees will give idea Of thu
! operations Of the Society for the part year -
| The resources of the Department have considersbl
Diminished in consequence of falling OF In the amour
heretofore annually collected from powder and chimney
nues also In the contributions received from the
rance companies and certificate money 1t was though
expedent by the trustees last year to dispense with tn
concerts which have been given owing to the frequen
movements that have been made in such matters TIL
public being apparently wearied with continued ap
| peals 1t is to be hoped, however, inasmuch as w
| have not 1importuned our benevolent oitizens 10