New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-09-12

| tory of that important staple, Win" H"' ~ 49,
| 1be loss Of such Judge, even after the longest
period OF service would be felt as puonc calaIilS
II affects Us the more painfully ns a. 81 ~
| so unexpected. and at period. "heH' 20 A1. nun
| pearance several wears Of IN reaseI Usefulness
| might naturally have been looked io, H.. ,...-
| The disease by which Judge woodbury. was
sna'ched away was so sudden and 50 rapid tnat me
nub,c announcement Of ms danger barely preceded
the dngs of his death. II i Impossible tha any one
-eenectallv that any one 20 whom ne as drnlhdrlY
known should contemplate uhlIhpleS.eu' su.h an
instance Of the unscrtalnty OF lie ana the vanity OF
human cruccfatlOns Nor can we forget tndt N pro-
norton 10 the suddenness Of the blow Is the severity
with which II has fallen on those intimately allied 10
the lamcnted dead go .
The resolutions Of the Bar now presented Will, /
doubt not be responded to by the profession gene
rally as due 70 the occasion trust. therefore, that
the motion which has been made viii be granted
REMARKS OF THE COURT.
Judge NELSON. on behalf OF himself and hi asso-
cate. Judge Belts, responded as follows
The Court very sincerely unite with the Bar in the
testimony Of respect presented on this melancholy
occasion. TO the memory OF our deceased brother
and cordially concur III the opinions expressed Of
The nigh character. ard many eminent qualities that
distinguished him through long life Of public ser
wee. During tins period he held several OF the
highest Offices Of the government and. IN al OF
them, discharged the duties with very great ability
Notwithstanding these pUOnC emplOymen's hdd
virtually withdrawn him from the profession Tor a
and enthusiasm never left him and during the IN
teryas OF public Office that afforded HIM az opporu
ny 70 practice the law he returned 10 Il, looking 10
the profession always as the foundation OF ms lame
and the source Of an honorable support for himself
and family
Although he had earned an enyIable reputation IN
the c0unses Of the nation ana one thal inghl nave
satisfied high aims and ambition yet, on MS eleVd-
ton to the bench OF the Supreme Court OF the United
States he entered upon the discharge OF ITS duties
with all the arGOr and devotion OF the youthiu aspl
T.. % o.
ton worthy Of all praise and imitation. All MS
professional zeal and enthusiasm revived. ana "lh
Il. the stores Of legal kno"ege when he hdd
treasured up by the industry and learning Of ms
earlier years.
lie was truly an able and most pains taking Judge.
Patient, If possible, to fault, III listening to the ar
aumentS and authorizes Of counsel and what IS OIL
EQUAL # not higher merit, IndcfatgaOie IN weighing
TIE arguments and searching out the authorities re-
tered 20. that counsel might De sure the client
would have the benefit Of them IN the Investigations
and judgement Of the Court.
No Judge ever lent more willing ear 10 the ldDOrS
and learning of the Bar IN the examination OF ther
cases. or highly appreciated tie value OF O0th
a. lights IN guiding and directing the judgment and IN
diminishing the laOOrs OF the Court or could nave
been more deeply impressed with the truth that the
earnine as well as the fame Ofthe Bench and OF the
Bar III the field OF professional labor, are 50 intimate
Is connected and blended together, 50 ne esSary de-
pendant upon each other for mutual support ana
durable existence, acting and reactlng upon eacn
oher that the fame Of the one must rise or SINK with
that Of the other and that the usefulness as wen a.
fame of each rest upon common eiiorlS ana common
ardor in the discharge OF Their respective duties, and
upon the mutual respect for and confidence IN each
ojher
The judicial labOrs of our deceased brother and
friend are matters OF public record and need no
commentator from us. The Resolutions Of the Bar
afford the best evidence that they justly appre-
Grated.
| They are the proper Judges of them. and Ar
| bliors Of judicial merit, and before which tribunal
every individual fnctionary must come, and his AMI
and standing be II nigh or low, lHeYocaDly deter
/ mined
The private virtues and worth OF the deceased were
as exalted as ms public character. Remarkable fol
the kindness OF ms disposition and amabllty OF TEN
per his intercourse with his brethren of the Dentl
and bar was most agreeable and pleasant ever ready
10 extend courtesy and respect where was due anc
especially guarded. at all times, against uuerIng al
offensive word that might wound the feelings OF al
! associate.
He was model III this respect for all his proies
| slonal brethren
Though We bow IN submission TO the lnscrutaolt
DEGREES of an All-WiSe Providence, we cannot bu
deplore the loss OF our deceased brother a great
public loss TO the bench of which he OF It's
brightest ornaments and 10 the country of winch ne
was one OF ITS most enlightened and valuable citizens
We shall direct the resolutions OF the bar TO be en-
tered upon the minutes Of the Court, and copy to
| be transmitted TO the family OF the deceased
Upon the conclusion of Judge Nelson's remarks
/ Judge BETS addressed the Bar in the following
terms
The appropriate and Impressive remarks OF the
pre siding Judge III accepting the resolutions Just Of
i,,ed bX The Bar and ordering them to be recorded
d. the Circuit Court, express the sentiments OF boa
members OF the Court, IN respect 10 the char
acier and worth of Judge Woodbury..
IL would not be becoming IN me 10 attempt 10 add
to the effect of what has been 50 well sad In the
I name OF that Court But, As the resolutions read
and the observations with which they have been pre-
Sened. look to the separate action OF the District
Court III receiving and recording them and as that
Court Is also open for the purpose deem II not I'M
proper. presiding magistrate therein. TO onef a
lew words more particularly applicable 10 the Tela
ton OF that Couit and ItS Judge and the dlstln-
puiShod deceased. than 10 the connection Of the
1udpe Of this Circuit with HIM.
became acquainted with Judge Woodbury. IN
I December, 1899, he then being III the Senate and
under circumstances avoring great degree OF lntl-
macy between us on professional and general topics
The acquaintance continued during ms llte although
With but occasional opportunities OF personal inter
course. still, whilst he presided over the treasury
/ DEPARTMENT. n period in which the District Court
was largely occupied with revenue cases and ques-
tons falling within the supervision OF that Depart
ment had occasion 10 know much OF ms thorough
and taking aborS In that branch of the pubhc
service and hS very careful attention 10 matters
touching our commercial interests and regulations
ana the management ana disbursement OF the public
revenues.
From these circumstances feel entitled to say
that all the public acts o. Judge woodbury., IN that
relation were marked by the most patient research
and exact knowledge OF the legislation ana uSage>
domestic and forelgn-afectmg the trade and nayl-
gauoI of the country.
HIS decisions and instructions upon these subjects
were characterized BY great sOuntneSS of judgment
and fitness and proprIoty practical guides and
directions.
The habit Of ms mind was emnently practical
This Is also manifested IN his judicial decisions and
m those varied laborS with which ne taSked himself
iOrthe flrtherancc of knowledge and the promotion
OF the wellbenG OF society. TO that end he devote
much time 10 the preparation and delivery OF public
addresses and lectures addition TO the measureleS>
tolls expended IN his official duties, whenever ne
influence
comply most readily with the desire expressed
bV the Bar, and direct the testimonials now offered
10 the memory OF this great Judge and good man, q
De made par; OF the Records OF the L. : District
Court.
Wing Nominations.
washington Co-AsSem6ly l. ELISHA Bill
mas Jackson Dawn WILSON White.