The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-06-20
The CouI ts-Death Of David Graham, ESQ.,.
or the New York Ear.
SUPREME COURT-SPECIAL TERN.
u, fore Hon .Iudrn Rnnseyelf

SUPREME COuRT-SPECIAL TERM.
Before Hon. Judge Roosevelt.
JuSE 10.-In the course of the day Mr.. James T.
Brady addressed the Judge in afew remarks moving that
IN conformity with their usual custom they should adj
oun out Of respect to the memory Of David Graham in
whose demise the community at large had suffered Tue
Court had been informed that the anticipation of his
death had been realized in the cline of Italy II
war peculiarly fitting that he Mr. srady, should say a
ftw words on this OCCASION he had been frequently
associated with Mr.. Graham in some very important
and he had opportunity Of becoming acquainted
with his professional ana his moral worth In no
and in country has there been faithful ad-
yocate Mr. Brady had been with him in cases when the
whole public was arraycd against him, but he had
known influence to debar him from the upright per-
fornance Of his duty to his client The community
not forgotten nor could they forget the of his
industry which hi has left behind and his friends had
he consolation of knowing that the recollection Of his
(Mr Brady could extend his remarks in expaating on
the worth Of his ament.d f nd but he knew from con.
veratons with his brethren of the bar, That they in
tended to have meeting, when they will propose some
substantial memonto of their esteem for David Graham
lie then moved that in accordance with their usual
tom in honoring the memory of deceased BIO h r.
this court do now adjourn
Mr. Charles A. Peabody seconded the motion, and
lie worth of David Graham at his quiet iresidc and
in the busy scenes Of his profession
Judge Roosevelt very fully coDcured in the sentiments
OF the bar and bore testimony TO the legal asuity
intelligence OF the amented deceased; and whilst his
assinuy to his client untring and faithful he never
tne c6rIey dne TO the opposite side Judge
looked upon him as an example Tor the young members
Of the Ian TO iinitae With regard his professional
abos whatever diversity of opinion there may be Of the
system no one can deny the intelligence industry in
carrying out those labors. lie had departed without
leaving behind him those monuments Of wealth which
the eminent in the profession frequently at and this
fact shows that his industry directed more to the nj
ydnctment VI the legal fame than he
acquisition of wealth The Judge in rcmaraJ
mat no matter what may be said of lawyers when hrh
personal honor Is concerned there is profession in
the world which more prompt TO appreciate the good
qualities and virtues Of mankind. In fully concurring
with the bar his Honor ordered the aournment of the
court until Monday morning at 10 o'clock.
SUPERIOR CouRT-GENERAL TERM
Before Chief Justice Oakley and the other Judges
Mr. Edword Sandiord addressing the Court said that
the manifest duty had been devolv.d upon him by his
professional brethren OF communicating to the Court tho
melancholy intelligence of the decease their pro-
essional bother David Graham The of this sad
event reached this city yesterday, and although not
his late and personal friends emotions Of The
most profound sorrow and grief He departed this life
at Nice on the ed of May last When he left his late
nome few months since he afflicted with disease
which, threatened fatal termination and the gloomy
.hensions excited by his condition too
et and the Ss H "a ,hs 1v b OF h in
mains Of his splendid genius, vigorous compre.
henson, vast attainments, and ardent sympathics
Mr. Graham came to the bar Of this State in the year
1927. For the lust twenty five years. his professional
life was spent among At the cement Of his
career he gave striking indications Of that high of
talent Tor which he SO soon became dstns uishcd At
period life when most continue to be learners
Mr. Graham appeared before the bar of this State the
author OF valuable work which became at once the
standard OF the law upon the subject Of which 1t treated
Ills first appearance advocate overshadowcd by
the high professional position great reasoning and COM
mandng talents OF his late father then member of the
bar in large practice in this city For years APP
parcd in junior counsel to his parent but
was discovered that the brilliant fancy vgor-
Gus inteccs Of the destined to rise above the
honorable fame attained by his SIRE His subsequent
connect with the Jurisprudence of this State Is familiar
to every one who knows Its history Combining most
vigorous Of argument with the lively fancy
and gifted with an unusual command and easy flow OF
aDGuagesound comprehensive and in his
g-Mr. Graham exhibited specimens of cloquence mt
the bar which did high honor to his profession and hts
country. Warm hearted open and ingenious in all his
htions ia life he has left unusually large body of
mourning and afflicted friends When one Of our brc-
then who has so honcraby distinguished himself and
adorned his profession has been taken from by the
hand Of death. 1t is fit and proper that should
pend for brief period ordinary avocations, to in
dulge In silence that grief which sensby feel and
Therefore move that this Court a tribute Of respect
to the memory OF the deceased do adjourn until Monday
morning and that entry of these proceedings be made
VI on the minutes OF the court.
Chief Justice Oakley stated that the Court received
with the deepest grct the sad intelligence of the death
OF the late David Graham that he fvoraby and in
tmaely known to each member OF the bench; that
Few men had more warmly attached all those who had
the advantage OF his acquaintance that tribute of
the respect entertained by this for the professional
and personal character Of the deceased this court would
adlt uin until Monday morning
We understand that meeting Of the bar Will be
veIcd in the General Term Of the Superior Court
on Tuesday afternoon. at three o'clock, to take
further action In reference to the subject of Mr. Grahams