The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-07-31
CIT Y N E W S
4 De.sh ~ judge Lewis III. Sand ford.

nrOfa6HlOn
tsrday, for the purpose of giving expression to their
feelnes on the sad visitation Of Providence, which,
in the death Of the Hon Lewis H. Sandferd, has
deprived the bench of one Of its highest ornaments
and private society Of most useful and religious
member Amongst those present We noticed the
Honorable Chief Justice Oakley, Judges Duer,
Campbell and Bosworth, of the Superior Court;
Edwards and Roosevelt, and Chief Justice Jones,
Of the Supreme Court; DAILY, Common Pleas Re
oorder Tillou, ex. Recorders Talmadgs and Morris,
and several other distinguished membersof the law.
In fact, the meeting was far beyond what could
have besn expected ut this season, when many Of
the profession are out of town.
Mr. Edward SANFORD, brother Of the late Judge,
is in Europe, and the ounger brother is gone West
On motion of Mr. RoBEsT EMMETT,
The Hon, Samuel Jones, ex Chief Justice Of tho
Supreme Court, was called to the chair.
On motion of Mr.. + CUTTING, Messrs. Staples,
Butler, and Bdwel were nominated Vice
dents.
On motion of Mr. JAS. I. BRADY. Messrs. John
Slosson and IL. +. Dodge, were requested to act rs
Secretaries.
Mr. EMMETr then moved that committee Of five
be appointed by the Chair. to prepare resolutions.
The Chairman named Messrs. VIM. Kent, +. Il.
Cutting. E0bt. Emmett, Chas O'Conor, and Jas I.
Brady.
The committee having retired for a short time,
returned into court. when Mr. Emmett, apologizing
for the absence OF Mr. Kent. who had been appoint
ed chairman of the committee, proceeded to say
that though he might confne himself to the mere
reading Of the resolutions, vet something more
might be expected from such committee and on
such an occasion us this The Intelligence came so
suddenly upon him yesterday, that he was unable
to give EXPIRE ssion thsn few words before
another court. Still, he would not attempt to make
up for that deficiency now To speak Of Judge
Sandforu merits would Dc but to repeat what all
the members OF the bar well knew Mr.. Emmett
f..l;s Oh Goaf
Of the deceased Judge-his powers of analysis aud
classification possessing, in an eminent degree, the
faculty Of embody ing, in brief space amount
Of legal learning; added to these distinctions
the other attributes of amenity and courtesy. He
treated with indulgence the Of counsel, and
BY his mildness convinced them they were wrong,
and led them back to right His learning his
labor's show, and, perhaps. to his labors might be
attributed the sad cause for which they were now
here assembled. Judge Sanford has left in his
closet records of his industry. In Short there was
not airy point of view in which his character, his
standing, his position at the bar and on the bench
may be taken that it is not apparent that loss has
been sustained. There is not point Of view in
which we can look upon him that does not heap ad-
ditional honors on his name and fill all our hearts
with regret. Mr. Emmet concluded by reading the
following resolutions -
FiRsT-Resolved Tia. the members of the New York
bar have heard vii feelings Of the snocrest regret the
their esteemed associate in professional practice and
more rece ntly distinguished Judge Of the Superior
Court ofEew York.
SEoorD-Resolyed That in the varied and multiform
bcfs and duties Of Judge Sanford urt in courts
both OF AR and equity the profession has recognized
with admiration his extended and profound learning
his unintermtted industry and research-his patience
cosrtesy and Judicial integrity, which have impressed
on the community an enduring recollection OF his prsc-
tical ability and worth have adorned and improved the
system OF prudence and left high and honored
among the lawyers and the judges Of tho country
1t Is with saddeDed yet adniring reflection that
asoric this untmey extinction OF talents by which SO
much has been produced and from which so much was
antscipated to tolls too unremttpg and unsprins for
THInD-Resolved. That will wear the badge of
mourning for our lamented friend and will attend his
do communicate these resolutions 10 the family OF the
Deceased, with the assurance OF sincere sympathy
In their sudden and melancholy loss.
FIPrH-Resolved, That these resolutions be signed by
the offcers Of this meeting and be published.
s1rH-Reso'ed, That com nirree often be appointed
TO devise suitable method II commemoratiDg the u
dicial and private merits Of Lewis Ii SANFORD.
Messrs. Hiram Ketcham. John Cochran Henry i. d.
vies John SOesen and his Honor Recorder Tlou were
named to be OF such committee, in addition to the
Committee Of FIVE who drew up the resolutions namely
OConor and Jas. u Brady.
Mr. HIRAM KETcHuA, in seeondng the resolutions
said, that they were not ow called upon to mourn
tho lose Of one who had lived out the period of al
otted life; but they were called upon to one
who il cut down in the midst Of his usefulness and
in the prime Of MANHOOD Judge whose career was
short but luminous judge whose desire it was to
nlace his name on record rs great and distin-
'hed jurist, and who he (Mr. Ketchum) might
- succeeded to a considerable extent It was
,sy 70 see Judges Of the present day fred by
= uTu -hich made such men as Marshall
;aor 1,n Tha speUr, and others, honors to
h 10y, thompson, heir country. All who knew
neT profession and him. and none knew him
Judge Sanford, admire nm who adrred h;n H.,
etter than he, (Mr. Ketch> 4 ;ndustr;ons ;,dna a'
pS.'en'' ns ous, and always
Wiling to assist the younger memb.- with anv
{ would be insidious to compare him W
among the living, but bis place can hardly be d..
sled IL was Mr. Ketcbum's pleasure for the last
wo years to belong to the church Of which Judge
SANFORD an officer, and re felt pleased to say
that the Judge was > devout worshipper in that
church On livery occasion he was to be seen with
hs youpr and interesting family Attending ol-
gipe garyice and if there s nything that can be
consolation to that young beautiful and interesting
family-if there can be anything that can soothe
them in their sorrows-it will be the recollection
that while living the departed Judge malnta'nea
that character to which he (hr helchonn) hao M
luded. -,
not trust myself to make any remarks concerning
the afHicting event we have assemoiea 70 oeHaorsi
hut that am UNIV Hing that the occasion should
oass without some tribute to the eminent Jurist,
whose untimely decease we lament, from that por-
ton Of our profession, amongst whom dehght ihat
7 oan vet claim to be ranked--the younger members
of the bar wish that some voice other than mine
were raised in mourning the loss Of him, who in every
public and private relation commanded our admira-
ton and esteem. Yet there is no one who can with
much greater means Of acknowledge, or more sincerity
than /, pay to the memory of deceased brother,
the tribute Of respect to which his ability learning,
and virtue, emineDtly entitled him. had the
pleasure of his acquaintance from bis first arrival in
New York. witne SEED his efforts at tho bar, cha
racterzed by the talent research, and perseverance,
which afterwards in conjunction with other brilliant
qualities, made him SO dstip suished as judge. l
saw him leave the dust and strife Of the arena TO
preside over the professional labors Of those whom
be had often met in honorable competition agree
able association. Attaining judicial eminencc, he
never forgot that he still Of the bar. He did
not deem il condescension TO receive aid insruc
ton from them, or still to afford them the
encouragement and assistance, which, as his
brethren, they might rightful'y expect Through
not calculated daily and hourly to make US
cling TO him, appreciate and admire him. How
fitting s it. then, that VIC are thus convened to
honor his meInery Those of his public services