The New York herald., 1851-09-12

All his professional seal and enthusiasm revived, aud
treasured up BY the industry and learning his
years He was truly sn able ana mo,t psins- taxing
possn 20 =, d.1s ~ ns 1hs 20 - sSs a.
equal il not higher merit indefstigsble In weighing the
arguments and searching out tbs authorities referred TO-
80 that counsel might be the client would have the
benefit of them the Investigations and judgment of the
court No Judge ever lent more willing ear to the
their cases highly appreciated the value OF both
lights In guiding and directing the Judgment and 10
more deeply with the truth that the ssrnina
well the fame Of the bench and Of the bar in tbs
field Of professional Labor, are so intimately connected
and blended together-so necessarily dependent upon
each other for mutual support and durable existence
acting and reacting upon each othsr-that the
fame Of the rise sink that OF the other
and that the uselulnes, well fame OF each,
rests upon common efforts and common ardor in the
discharge Of their respective duties and upon the
tual respect for and confidence in each other
The judicial abors Of deceased brother aud friend
matters of public record. and need
dence that they justly appreciated They ths
proper judges Of them and arbtors Of judicial merit and
before which tribunsl every Judicial fuoctonary must
vocably determined The private virtues and worth of
the deceased were as exalted IS his public character
remarkable for the kindness of his disposition aud ais
tty OF temper his intercourse with his brethren Of the
bench and bar most agreeable and pleasant Ever
ready to extend courtesy and respect where due
and especially guarded at all times against utterng an
offensive word that might wound the feelings OF
cate he model in this respect for all bis profess
inscruable DEGREES of all wise Providence
but depore the loss # our deceased brother great
public loss to the bench, Of whom he of its
brightest ornaments and to the country, which he
Of its most enlightened and valuable citizens
We shall direct the resolutions Of the bar to bA
upon the minutes Of tfe court, and copy be trans
ntted to the family Of the deceased.
Upou the conclusion of Judge Nelson's remarks Judge
Belts addressed the bar in the following terms The
proprate and mpressv remarks of the presiding judge
i'll accepting the resolutions just offered by the bar and
ordering them to be recorded in the Circuit Court ex
Of EN- Of the
respect to the character aud worth of Judge Woodbury.
1t would not be becoming in to attempt add to the
effect OF what has been well said in the of that
court But the resolutions read and the observations
with which they have been presented look to the sepa
rate action Of the District Court in receiving and rd
ing them and that court is also open for the purpose
deem it not improper as presiding magistrate therein
relation of that and its ui 70 and the distinguished
deceased, than TO the correction OF the Judge Of this
court with him. 1 became acquainted with Judge
Woodbury. In December 1929 he the being In the Sena
and under circumstances fAvoring great degree of init
macy between us on professional and general topics
The acquaintance continued during his life although with
but occasional opportunities of peri onsl intercour'c
STILL whilst he presided the Treasury Department
period in which the District Cours argey occupied
with revenue and ques tion falling within the
vision Of that departmental had occasion 10 know much
Of his thorough and pair stalking abos in that b-anch
OF the public service and his very careful attention to
matters touching commercial interests and ragua-
tion the management and disbursement Of the pub
to that all the pabc acts Of Judge Woodbury. in that
relation marked by the most patient Research aud
exact knowledge Of the legislation and usages domestic
and foreign affecting the trade aud navigation Of the
country. His decisions and instru ,tions upon these
subjects characterized by great soundness of judy
ment and fitness and propriety practical guiies and
directions The habit Of his mind emuently prsc-
tical This Is also manifested in his judicial decisions
ard those varied abors with which he ta ked for
the rhersnce Of knowledge and the promotion CT the
well being OF society To that end he devoted much
time TO the preparation and delivery of public addresses
and lectures In addition to the measureess tos expsnd
ed in his ofciA duties whereon ne thought his voice
example might have useful influence. 1 comply most
readily with the desire expressed by the bar and direct
the testimonials offered TO the memory of this great
judge and good to be made part Of the records Of
the United States District Ctut