The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-17


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Tribute to tho Memory OF Judge Sanford.
AT a Convention of the Justices Of the Supreme
Court of the State Of New York. and of the Justices
of the Superior Court and Court Of Common Pleas
of the city Of New York, held in the Senate Cham
Der, at the Capitol in the city of Albany on the 4th
day of August, 1852 for the purpose of revving and
amending the rules of the courts,
Mr.. Justice DUER, from the Superior Court in feel
ing and appropriate remarks, announced the death
of his associate judge, Hon. Lewis H. SANFORD and
moved the following resolutions, which, on being
seconded by Mr.. Justice Parker, were UNANIMOUSLY
adopted
Resolved That the recent death of Mr. Justice Sand.
ford in the midst Of honorable ana most useful career
In the prime of his life and the maturity Of his powers
deeply lame nted by his brethren Of the judiciary who
now assembled and is regarded by them not only az an
irreparabe loss to his family and friends but as public
calamity That while his family AMI personal friends
cherish in their grief the remembrance of the virtues
WIN Which nc displayed in private life and which won for him
known the public is called to depo,e the loss Of one Of
the most accomplished ursts and enghtenedjudge that
orr State or has produced distinguished by the depth
and accuracy Of his professional learning and by the adj
mirable skill and judgment with which 1t was applied
BY MS habits Of patient inquiry and aborous research
BY his logical powers of scientific analysis lucid deveope
meht and exact discrimination by his unrem;tpg dill
geDce rigid nprtality snd stainless integrity and in
the pubic discharge OF his judicial functions by the min
ged dignity aud suayity Of department that while it
conciaed aiection exacted obedience and enforced
pect.
Resolved That in testimony Of our rcspec. to the nae
mory Of our deceased brother ami Of grief his
loss we will wear tue usual badge Of mourning for three
the same period by the members of the judiciary aud
the bar throughout the State.
Resolved That engrossed copy Of these resolutions
signed by all the Judges who present he transmitted
to the bercaved family Of the deceased with the
earnest hope and prayer that the God OF mercy who
chns'ens those whom he loves will In due season pour
into Their hearts that full and abiding consolation which
Resolved, That these resolutions be entered In the
journal of our proceedings and that the Chairman and
Secretary them be published properly attesed
in The newspapers OF this city and OF the city Of New
York.
d. P. Incrahsm John willard
Chas. p. Daily. Wm Mitchell.
VIM. w Campbell JanesJ. Roosevelt,
VIM. H. Shsnklani. Moses Ta2gart,
Charles Mason, Rich i p Marvin
Schuyler Crippen james g. Hoyt,
T. X. Strong, y. W. Hubbard
w f. Allen ira Harris
Armada J. Parker, Jno Duer,
$. B. Strong, Alb Hand
c.. L. Alien, Daniel Pratt
JOHN WILLARD, President
NATHAN HAYWARD. Jr.. Secretary.
The undersigned Justices of the Superior Court not
having been present at the convention at which the pro-
cedng resolutions adopted entirely in them
and unite in the expression of sympathy with the family
of the deceased TH0S. j. OAKLEY.
J. 5. BosWORTH.
The demise Of this distinguished gentleman, who
forms the subject of our SKETCH so deeply felt and
deplored in our city, appears to be generally
mourned by the community. Every day, we are
receiving, through the public prints manifestations
Of the admiration felt for him living, and the deep
sorrow and regret experienced by his decease. To-
lay we publish the beautiful tribute to his memory
passed by the convention Of judges, at their late
session in Albany, which session the deceased Judge
was earnestly solicited by his brethren to attend go
hat they might be aided by his wisdom and expe-
renee, in the adoption Of rules for the better
government of the different courts of this State in
he administration of justice and the practice of the
aw. But death deprived them Of the wisdom and
experience of his mind The resolutions are well
md suitably drawn They offer no praise to his
character rs man, to his abilities as q lawyer, or
o his fame as judge, not well and truly merited
md richly deserved.
Judge Sanford we have known many years, aud
With admiration and satisfaction have we watched
bis rising greatness. The interchangeable energy and
rdomitable perseverance with which he applied
himself, amid surrounding difficulties, to the ardu
ous duties of his profession, as lawyer, AMI the
zeal, promptitude, and honesty which distinguished
his career as Judge, have ever meri.sd and ob
aned fer him the appreciation of all.
Judge Sanford was born at Ovid, Seneca county,
On 9Th June, 1907, to which place his parents re-
moved from Long Island in tho early history Of our
State. His father was physician Of great skill
ard extensive practice, and was greatly respected
and beloved. In the education Of young Lewis, his
father took great pride and his yaternal care ami
attention was particularly directed to the training
and formation Of his youthful mind. Preparatory
entering college, his father placed him st Aurora
to pursue course of study, and on his return he
entered Hamilton College, and afterwards gradu
ated with considerable honor, al Union College, az
the early age Of seventeen.
During the same year, he entered. as staJsut %
law. the law Office Of Daniel kellogg, ESQ, 1t
Skaneoteies. Onondaga county, then one Of the
most abb Western lawyers, and having the most
extensive and varied practice Of any lawyer in the
Western counties; and so constantly. sn6 with such
fidelity, and assiduity, did the youthful student APP
ply himself, that during the third an last years Of
his term. be had the entire confidence 81 M. Kei
iogg, ard the charge Of bis extensive practice
On his admission to the bar he established himself
at Skaneateles, where he continued sne practice Of
the law, until he obtained distinction as lawyer
aud the largest practice Of any lawyer in Western
New York, and pursued bis profession successfully
and with his accustomed energy. until the year
1913, when he was elevated % the Bench as As
sistant Vice Chancellor Of the Fires Circuit.
az the time Of his elevation TO this i'm
portant station, IL was Overbudened with mass Of