The New York herald., 1851-09-06


Mr.. Carson, who as in the chair, to appoint
committee Of Eve to confer with the Common Coun-
ell committee, whi:h are said to be making an
effort to report avoraby to their respective boards
or Monday evening, when, if the Common Council
should refuse to adopt their reports, we may, pos
siby have scenes Of excitement at the elections in
November, similar to hose in the days Of Gulick,
when both boards were swept on. of Office. The
chairman Of the Board Of Aldermen committee is
Mr.. Griffin in the Board of Assistant Aldermen
MIR. Crane is the chairman; and on the part of the
fremen, Mr. Baker, Of Engine No. 2, is chairman
The Fire Department may congratulate itself that
the consideration Of Mr.. Carsons propositions,
and the plan of re- organization, are con6ded to
such able and meritorious men. In day or two
We shall publish, if possible, document, chiefly
historical, that will be deeply interesting to the
department. 1t viii produce no little surprise
amorg It's members.
Biographical Sketch OF the Late Ionora bile
Levi Woodbury..
We have to announce the death OF Judge Levi Wood
bury long and eminenty known, in New England
ticula,y and throughout the United States, in whose
public service many Of the most useful years Of his life
was passed. Judge Woodbury. died at Portsmouth,
H., Thursday night, September the Attn, at the age
tumor Of the stomach
Mr. Woodbury. born G. Francestown in the inte-
ror Of New hampshire early in 1870. His father
was Peter Woodbury. descended from Pilgrim stock early
settlers Of salem whence he removed to New Hampshire
as an agrculturist Young Levi Woodburys early edu
cation obtained the district school OF his native
village during the winters when agricultural labor is but
sparsoly exercised As be advanced in years. OF
his summer months passed a. schools out Of his
Of the classics which prepared him for entering college
We find him taking his degree Of Bachelor of Arts at
Dartmouth in 1902 having dstr guished himself by his
proficiency in the collegiate course. Immediately after
his graduation he devoted himself to the study OF the
law lie passed year az the Law School in Itch
field, Com and completed his studies a. Boston, Exeter
and in his native town. In 1879, lie was admitted to
practice at the bar.
We indebted to the pages Of the Dsaeere'ic Rersc
FOR account Of many incidents in the professional aud
Political Of Mr. Woodbury.. At the period Of his
entIsT into active life party spirit ragged IN the Eastern
States with more intensity than at any time since the
adoption tf the constitution Of the United states TIE
restrictions ard tmharrcssments upon commerce.
during previous years imposed IN consequence OF the
awisss CT the European heigerents had deeply
involved the pvruts of he people aud ght theif
feelings agsir the policy Of The government This state
general agitation had been followed by the declaration
ofwar against Great Britain, by which the ordinary
loyments and means of subsistence of large classes
and the uxuries and forts OF all curtSed.
IhoSe opposed the measures Of the aominstratiol
these circumstance able TO infuse extent
81 asaf.etion towards the government OF the Union,
Hrorg the people which hardly be realized by those
who have ony Witnessed party contests OF more reccn.
cate.
notwithstanding the youth of Mr. Woodbury., he took
a decided stand dwing this period. bes.owing u1-
vtared e,sTtions in iltusng the public mind the
prejuciecs which bad been widely d;fused by the
measures of the federal party A. pubac meeting Of
Omocratc delegates from the several towns in his native
county oi ifb borough lie took leading part while We:
sudsnt ia lsw ofhce. series ofpo~erul and judi
ciou ouions fom his adopted with saiutsry
elect upon tie political stability OF that large county 10
her parts Of the State the federal party carried the
elections of 1873 and retained the ascendency in its
Besides. Sr Woodbury. ntinu,d 10 bes.ow the most
dilgcrt application upon his professional duties Few
have obtained the OF their rroes onsl
life n more extensive sLd respectable practice. by
exemplary performance ot the high promise Of his youth
be rap.oy acquire d high rank at the bar an stood
smcIg the most d distingushed in the Union
Ia 1915 the political character Of the State became
charged The dem 'crstic party having obtained the "a
c.ndepcy III. meeting Of the Legislature. Mr. Wood
bury invited o the seat Of rovernnen. TO discharge
the cuties Il Secretary Of the Senate and 81 the
menctment the next car, he was appointed Judge OF
the superior Court.
Ascending the bench Of the highest Judicial trib1nal
Of the state at age more youthful than hat before
occurred in s history, the appointment excited much
remark whsre Judge Woodbury. personally unknown
Tse result surpassed the utmost expectations Of his
friends In the ichage Of the sriuou aud responsible
duties of this station, he evinced the most esm ible
qualifications Of judge. Ills familiarity xith legal prn
cipes otmbire ed with suaviy OF and moral
cousge enabled him to consuct jury trials with gres.
safse.ion 10 the public; while his Judicial opinions
showed great research AID accurate disriunaton Am
pie testmt ny Of the qualifications OF Judge Woodbury.
for the performance OF The duties Of his Office, may be
found in the two first volumes Of the New iamp Re-
pots
Ia 1910 Judge Woodbury. removed 10 tsmouth, the
commercial capital Of New Hampshire, where he cca-
tnued TO reside until he became member VI Piosilcat
Jsckson's ca binet
Mr woodbury. was chosen Governor Of New Hampshire
In 1s23 uudr circumstances which placed him In
vel POSITION IN relation to the two political parties into
which that state has been long divided An estimable
ezen oeloI gng TO the western section of the State
pct miuation for that ofse by portion Of the
democratic party While those in the eastern part Of the
Slate nominated aud supported Gov. Woodbury. No
candidate brought on. by the federal party who ge
n.Taly voted for him throughout the State. When the
policy Of his administration was developed his adherence
to bis ary den ocratc principles became too obvious
be mistaken Equally unmoved by abuse, NJ unscduced
ty the blandihmonts Of paftisans wbo.e appreciation
q public eaiur.s appears too Of to depend upon the
.snt 10 which they may be- mad, TO promote their per-.
sonal Interests. Governor Woodbury. infsxbly pursusd
the path Of duty The united opposition of TIE federal
Isry together with that of msuy Influential democr
wno had originally opptod his election prevented his
be!rg chosen for secood tern, AMI be resumed the
pacuce Of bis profession after his period Of service
Iis kIowI'ge the law and his forensic talents i'm.
mdaiey unded HIN with clients from every past
o. the State lie called on by his fellow eth
z.ns to discharge political duties 10 lsj, the year fpl
loving be wa ehossn ny the town Of Portsmouth
representative in the legislature Of the state; aal at
the commencement of the session-having never bsen
b,fase nemier 81 esy legislative ssssmely-he Vas
elected Speaker Of the Hous Among tn last acts OF the
session the cboics u AIR Woodbury. to dil avasaaey
vii Ia hsd occurItd ia the Scbate of the United states
lis talfn.s iifonatii ~ ana habits Of unwest!ed ap
iiicatiCnL gave Mr. senattr Woodbury. much influence
rpen the deliberations of the Senate. Regarded a.
"a" IInc9si orghn efthe democracy New Eaeani in
that ttdy Guiiu- thc adnnlsrson of President Adams,
hi. clear and frcibic expeditions of is views
ccivti with grs defer seyeial important occa
srns Ills powerful vindcaton Of that party against the
farcsstc attac made upon Its conduct aud principles,
~ toe who had opposed u beth In peace AMI In <
shich in the 0f the debate upcn Mr.
Focte resolution respecting The rublc Iaods was uch
spoken Of 1T the time
Aler the fr.l session az which Mr. Woodbury. took his
sest l appears upon Of the most important
ctmmifttef, srt corrected with the most interesting
proceedings cf the Senate During those four sessions
be WIS elected Chairman of the Committee Commerce.
and entered roalouy into several measures affecting the
ccumorcial Interests. lis report upon the Delaware
Bg'skwstr u January 1877 and his speeches upon that
suhsct-upon the West India trade when relations
With Great Britain Ia regard 20 this branch Of comms rec
lad become unfortunately disturbed-upon the bank
pt BILL ana his repurt from the Committee Of Agricul-