The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-07-29
SUPREME COURT.

Before Hon Judge Edwards
Dir BoesRr EsftET said rise 10 inform the Court or
the sad calamity rat has just fsen upos only
present tho briefezt notice Of IL and not TO the
length that IT deserves Iiol not only that the family
of the distinguished deceased but eyery member of the
bench and TIE bar have sustained and perhaps
eparable loss The event OF his death has been attend
ed With circumstances Of peculiar distossdying. he
did. away from home and from = large portion Of his
fainily-iIom his trothera dsngn he'd member of the
harabsent IN foreign country. II would DO idle 10 me-
and unc lied for task which | feel myself by no
adequs TO- 70 state TO the Court the exeat of
the less have sustained in reference to the usefulness
70 the noble qualities, aud Che high position Of
brilliant Judicial career since he has been upon
tho bench. and ] think that | say without
cont ADDICTION, that distinguished or moro
useful member Of the Judiciary has not in long time
held that honor in this city c has been taken away Ia
the zenith Of his career and at perhaps period when
his career was OF bright and full OF promise ms 1t well
could he feel however that II docs not become TO
do more than the fact to this court and
propose the only tribute pay Of respect 10 his
character and Of consolation 10 his friends that this
court ether courts pr IDLY will do now adjourn.
Hon. y BurLrR-May II please your Honor, nm
requested BY my respected brethren sitting me to
fecund this motion OF friend. say with how
much regret add sorrow have received the of this
calamity Inecd not attempt to express the emotions
which agitate my heart Until entered his room, witch
the expectation Of listening TO nv fiends argument
on the case before ms. had not heard word OF this
great calamity | overwhelmed by the announce.
ment. have long known even before he became resi-
dent Of this city the distinguished Judge who sud
denly has asscd from among us. have had the for
him. None had better opportunities than of knowing
hi. extraordinary industry his ripe arnng his
able determination, and his peculiar qualifications for
the st0on he occupied before he took IL. | need
not speak Of his judicial position. IL Il known OF all
men He commenced IL as Vice Chancellor of this dis
trict in lsf3 W,lmerey mention single fact When
the first volume of his reports appeared the greatest
the then living iurts. Chancellor Kent. expressed his
surpre and admiration Of that book lie said in one of
the last COW creations had with him:- Have you road
Sapdfords Cbancery Reports! have just finished the
readingn said.-"Yes in many Of the eases re.
ported in that volume Well continued the Chan
cellor. 1.-THE opinions In that book mastcrly am
delighted at the learning and ability displayed In that
volume Sir. this distinguished jorist proceede and
speaking Of the justice Of his character The ba the
bench all the members of profession 10 whom his
name and noble qualities known, will undoubted
In suitable ways make known their sympathy for this
romedisble loss, and do II justice
JUDoE EDWARDS Of the Supreme Court IL think Is
proper In refer the that has been
that the court ehould adjourn Judge Saudiord was
man for whom we all entertained the highest rerard and
esteem Hepoasessed qualities that peculiarly fitted him
for the judicial station He came TO the Chanceor's
bench. when nc was comparatively Young man At
that time there accumulation or business which
would have ntmidated OF less energy and industry
In this he proved bmsclf peculiarly competent When
Transferred the Chancelors bench from the
law, he showed equal ability may say and think
express the opinion Of every member OF the bar when
say that he possessed Judicial qualifications Of the very
highest order Tic mnn Of the mot extensive legal
learning lie exhibited industry which certainly has
been surpassed II equailed and am convinced that ali
persons will sgree with that his loss, both for the
bench and The bar will be ft which ooitaisy Ia
r~psrSe cannot be ealy repaired In conformity with
bsse Views think prspcs Aas the vsurs aA,ain sul