The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-10-27

Conrts, 20 notice ar OCCASION on witch the Go nmoa
wealth "a such. has suffered irreplFabe hsreaye
mept Daniel Webster, the patriot rhs jurist the
statesman is no more rise % pronounce 40 pane
r., Iic no eulogy! This il neither ms time oscl
sion nor am l the man Whel the Avalanche has
fallen from the mountain top-wheu tue thunder
bolt has cleft the forest osk-deep silence succeeds
the shock and now the pulc pulse has ceased ~
ihfobbiugs, and holy, silent ave Is the oudest ora
tory Time VIII be when We shaft awake to idli
realization OF the event, and then eloquent lips VIII
POUR forth atoms feelings Hov many thou
sands sympsthize in the emotions OF this hour fae
news. lightning winged, has already psrysded the
continent. The fisherman on the backs pauses la
his ,oi to echo back the wall which reaches hlgn
from the shore. che trapper ia the valleys OF the
Rocky Mountains catches it as it roils a,ross the
pranies Tbs industry OF the tsion fsels that "
has lost it's best friend; and even on the thrones OK
Earope. the monarchs of tho old world tremoie as
they learn that that master spirit, which has Weld
ed moral power the desCines OF M ions, more
potent than their armed lcgions or their dpom ATTIC
machinery, row stands with prophets OF old aud
apostles OF truth, IN humble alteration before the
throne OF Omnipotence. Around us-in our
very mdst--how everything speaks to us Of
him. Yopder monument TO L,bersy, baptized
in the floods of his eloquence-y onier Pill
gcm rock, consscrated by his lips, in the
spirit OF Puritan tyuth,-the very landmarks and
boundaries OF our land, from the bleak north east
to the sutry south west, are established under his
wise, far seeing guidance Not waterfall or cata.
ract in all New England, rendered useful 90 man
his cordial support, that did not yesterdays
holy morn to have rolled its course seaward with
more subdued and plaintive mdrmur Tne Indian,
when his chief goes on his long pilgrimage to the
spirit land, buries with him his war implements,
his tomahawk and arrows We. of u Christian
faith, bury far away from our chief the baroed mr.
rows Of political strife and party raucor. an gaze
with mournful gratitude on the countless bensfts
which he has conferred upon US Threescore years
ard ten he has been spared us Thirty, at least,
Of the number he has been leaving the impress Of
his gigantic intellect upon every prominent measure
which has conduced to our countrys advancemsnt
and prosperity. But ! forbesr Tue glorious sua
has set. Unclouded to the last, its latent beams
were Of meridian splendor. and the twilight Of good
influences which it leaves will nture forever.
May it please your Honor-I feel sure that the
Court will concur with the bar in believing that
these Halls Of Justice. from which We to miss
for time be left to medita,ive silence The old,
who have met him in the arena Of forensic var
fare; the ddle-aged, who have lost in hun kind
friend and willing counsellor; the young, who have
from his lips; and even the youog struggling stu
dent, who, while he fully reallses the pcsure of the
poet,
yet revived his dropping spirits with the remem-
brspce Of the perseverance and eventual success Of
tho New Hampshire farmers boy All, all unite TO
mourn our loss. l now move the COuri, that this
Court be adjourned for such interval % the proper
discharge OF our public duties may permit
Judge Perkins very briefly responded. remsrking
that % it was understood further proceedings re-
lAting to Mr. Webstcr's death weald take phase in
the Circuit Court to morrow, he would add nothing
to what had been said, and IN accordance with the
wishes of the bar, he would adjourn tho Court to
Tbursdsy.
The Boston Bee of yesterday, SAYS that tele
graphic despatch was received last evening, by Mr.
ZantEipger, from the Hon G NJ Conrad, acting
Secretary Of S.ate to the effect that the President
regrets that his public engagements will not allow
him to be present at the obss que OF the ldstrous
deceased
Ball Hughes, the sculptor, having been dsputed
by some distinguished citizens "s oSsloH, iet1 tor
hs5na on os The purpose Of executing full
length statue Of the late illu,trious statesman.
During the meeting of the Webster executive COM
mittee, q proposition was made that the Webster
expense Of colossal statue of the Defender OF the
Constitution, to DO placed on the Common, or some
other suitable and public locality
public meeting will be held in Faneuil Hall,
Boston, to day. to take measures for the erection OF
monument or statue, or some similar memorial, OF
Mr.. Webster.
NEW YORK.
MEETING OF THE MEMBERS
large and highly influential meeting Of the
bers Of the New York bar embracing men Of all po
litical feelings assembled in the United States Circuit
Court yesterday morning. to their regret at
by the death Of Daniel Webster The wing the democrat
and free soer alike sensible Of the high merits Of the
departed statesman and vie with each other in the
precision of their aomraon OF the transcenden genius
that is now gone from among them
The Hon Samuel Jones, ex Chief Justice OF the Su-
preme Court, called on to preside.
Messrs. b. W. Bonney and n. y. Benedict were 70.
quefted to act a. secretaries
Mr. STAPLES raia-I believe, MIR. Chairman that some
resolutions have been prepared by committees Of che
bar, which wish may be road at this time believe
they in the hands Of Mr. William Evafts IL tney
r. he vvt,t ha Onoh "a rand
AT the request Of the President, Mr. William Evsrs
then read the following resolutions
Resolyed That the bar of New York have heard with
prooundsst grief of the death Of Daniel Webster. aud
spectfuly offer their coincidence to the family OF tae de-
ceased upon this sad event.
Resolved That in the large CAP acites and varied powers
of his intellect in the culture and discipline OF these pow
ers the highest sphere OF human action aud tnuence
in the fortune great opportunities and the
Of great achievement Daniel Webster stands first
the Of his day and generation ana his M ne aud MS
will be treasured possession to his country forever
Resolved, That while the great Abilities thorough anu
extensive learning powerful and splendid eo4uence OF
Mr. Webster call forth highest sdmiration che vast
public sbors eminent public services to which for
half century he has devoted those noble g aud large
requirements from love O country 80 pure ana enthu
count ymen which they an their posterty TO the latest
generation never by the fullest tribute OF affection
honor TO hi memory too deeply ackno@etge
Resolved That feel just pride ia the kao~letge
that the foundations OF Mr.. Webters greatness we're
laid in the learning aud Of the profession OF the
law the first trumphs OF bis fame gained in
Its arena and that long life he hoaored
II and it, aries and that esteem his uniform sup
port Of the constitution and the laws Of the land his
hsbtus to the Judicial tribunals ami his
peual efforts to TAIN extend illuminate and defend
the administration Of Justice among men in the several
spheres Of municipal constitutional aud international
law of the chief goes OF his character and OF
the most lasting elements of his renown.
Resolved, That to the glory OF his life, the manner CT
his death was fit and majestic close and leaves no
ground of snenaton for his sake who has depated but
for his country only and the Of constitutional hb
erty to ~hich he Is lost forever
Resolved That In testimony Of respect for his memory
such Of number may be 20 deputed BY the ohfr
of this meeting do attend his funeral representa-
tves Of body and that all wear the usual badge
Of mourning.
j. w STAPLES said--Mr President move the adoption
of these buttons I Is not fitting time occasion TO
70 into examination pronounce eulogy upon the
character OF mr. Webster and IL 1t were am not the
map to do " | cannot but remark however cir. that
great man has fallen among usa great man has fallen in
Israel in this republic lilo great cir In his intelec
tusl powers he was great in his moral and physical
powers he gifted by nature beyond most mem but
sir this only the foundation OF the character which he
finally renred IL only tut-lugencc bat