The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-06-22
The COurts-Dcath Of David Graham, Esq,
of the New York ISnr.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
DnCoro Hon Iudno Ilnlu

Before Hon. Judge Daily.
JUNE 2l.-Mr Cocbrane, addressing his Honor,
said. that the melancholy duty had been assigned
to him by his legal brethren of announcing to the
Court officially the death Of David Graham, Esq.
The affecting intelligence Of his decease was re-
ceiyed some days since, but. in consequence OF this
Court having adjourned on Saturday morning, it is
now made known at the earliest opportunity. 1t
did not become him Qlr. nor was that the place
to dwell upon the virtues Of their deceased brother;
another and more fitting occasion would occur.
As lawyer he was diligent; as an advocate he was
zealous as a friend he wassincerc. He is now gone,
and has left void which cannot be easily supplied,
and many friends and relatives have TO mourn one
who was so much loved and esteemed for his rare
qualities of head and heart. After few more
marks, Mr.. G. moved that out of respect to the
memory Of Mr.. David Graham, the Court adjourn
for the day.
Judge DAILY, who was evidently much affected,
sad:-Ny knowledge of Mr.. Graham of his life
and character was of that intimate nature that
enables me to feel most fully all that has been said
J. is perhaps to be expected that should add some
hing; but ! feel the inadequacy of anything |
could say. Mr.. Graham was to be most estimated
n that relation in which he was necessarily the least
known to the public Mt arge-in the relations of
private life-and the void created by his death in
this respect is rather matter to be felt than for
public comment IN a public place. public man,
however distinguished his reputation numerous
his public responsibilities. only be truly known,
as man, to limited few. Mr. Graham was
exception. He was much priced and valued by
those tina; knew him best; and it would add moth
ing TO heir appreciation of what he was, nor quick.
tb' If lis loss TO make his private virtue
the s,,hec ofextcnded comment Silence, under such
q deprivation, is most consonant with true feeling and
sincerity As respects his professional position, it
was well and so fully established that very little
can be said. TO extensive learning and great ma
tura ability he added the most untirDg asSiduty.
HIS day passed in unceasng activity; his
night in long and proractcd labor and his life, in
this particular, furnishes the usual illustration of
the means by which alone professional emincnce is
attained. AS an advocate he was one OF the most
Jealous self sacrificing and devoted; but in the most
earnest moments Of advocacy, and while the heavi
e.. responsibilities we're Weighing upon him, he
never lost for an instant that instructive profession
a good breeding which tempered all he said and
did, and which equally characterized his bearing TO
his opponent rs well as towards the bench. In this
he was model worthy Of all imitation to the old
well "a to the young. Judge DAILY then directed the
mston to be entered on the minutes, and the court
TO be Adjourned.
A similar compliment was paid to the memory of
MIR. Graham on The motion of Mr. Sheppard second
cd by Mr.. Benedict, in the first part Of this court,
before Judge lngraham.
We understand that the remains Of Mr.. Graham
are expected by the Franklin steamer from Hayre
COURT or GENERAL SESSIONS.
Before thc Recorder and Aldermen Denman and Ward.
JuNE 2At the sitting of the Court this morning Mr.
mark Of respect for the memory Of Mr. David era
ham late member Of the New York bar the Court adj
for the day III accordance with the custom Oh crved
usually on the death Of such highly esteemed member
Of the profession.
The Hon r. A. Talmajgc date Recoricr.) IN speech. 7
which like that Of the highly eulogstic Of
the deceased seconded the motion
Ills Honor The Recorder expressed the sympathy Of he
Court in the remarks made by both gcntlemt and the
motion Immediately carried and the Court adjourned
accordingly till to morrow morning