The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-06-22
The COurts-Death Of David Graham, Esq.
of the New York Bar.
COURT OF UUMNUN TTFA'
Before Hon. .IuGra nakX.

Before Hon. Judge Dafy.
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-
ceived 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 (lr o., was that tho place
to dwell upon the virtues Of their deceased brothers
another and moro fitting occasion would occur.
As a lawyer he was diligent as advocate he was
Jealous; a friend he sincere. Ho 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.. c. 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,
said:-hy knowledge Of Mr. Graham, Of his life
and character, Of that intimate nature that
enables to feel most fully all that has been said
]. is perhaps to be expected that should add
hing; but ] feel the inadequacy of anything |
could say. Mr. Graham was to be most estimated
IN that relation in which ho was necessarily tho least
known TO the public ut large-in the relations of
private litc--and the void created by his death in
this respect, is rather matter to be felt than for
public comment in public place. public man,
however distinguished his reputation. numerous
bis public responsibilities, can only be truly known,
as n man, to limited few. Mr. Graham was no
exception He was much priced and valued by
those that knew him best: and it would add moth.
ing 70 their appreciation of what he was, nor quick
On tb'ir IL his loss, to make his private virtue
The s,sl Get ofcXtended comment. Silence, under such
deprivation, is most consonant With true feeling and
sincerity. As respects his professional position t
was so well and 50 fully established hat very little
can be said TO extensive learning and great ma
tuIal ability he added the most untiriDg assduity
HIS day was passed in unccasng activity; his
night in long and protractcd 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 wa2 OF the most
jealous, elfsacricrg and devoted; but in the most
earnest moments Of advocacy, and while the heavi-
est responsibilities we're Weighing upon him, he
never lost for instant that instructive profession
81 good breeding which tempered all he said and
did. and which equally characterized his bearing TO
his opponent rs well rs towards the bench. In this
he model worthy Of all imitation to the old as
well az to the young. Judge DAILY then directed the
metiOD to be entered on the minutes, and the court
to be adjourned
Mr. Graham on the motion of Mr. Sheppard, second
ed 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 the Recorder and Aldermen Denman ana Ward.
JuNE l-At the sitting Of the Court this morning Mr.
A. Oakley Han. Assistant District Attorney moved that
mark Of respect for the memory Of Ar. David era
Lam late member Of the New York bar the Court adj
for the day III accordance with the OBJ cryed
usually on the death Of zach highly esteemed member
81 the profession
The Hon r. A. Tamajgc. Date Recorder,> in 4 speech
which, like that Of the mover. highly euogStic Of
the deceased seconded the motion
Ills Honor Che Recorder expressed the sympathy The
Court in the remarks made by both gcntlemt The
motion mme datey carried and the Court adjourned
accC ruiI gy till to morning.