The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-06-23
Death of David Graham, Esq.-MeetIng Of
the New York Bar.

the New York bar.
4 meeting of the members Of the bar Of our city
was held yesterday afternoon, at 3o'elock, in the
general term room of the Superior Court, for the
purpose Of expressing their sympathy in the loss Of
their lamented professional brother, David Graham.
Esq and of proposing suitable testimonial to
the memory of the deceased. Amongst those pre-
sent were some of the most eminent and respectable
of the profession.
The Hon. Benjamin F. Butler was called to the
chair. Henry D. Davies Esq, the Corporation
Counsel, appointed Secretary, and +. B. Cutting
and J. Prescott Hall, Esqs., Vice Presidents.
WILLIAM G. MOVES, Esq, rose and said, that he
had been requested by his brethren to propose
resolutions respecting the deplorable event
which had bctallen them, In the decease Of their
brother. Personally, he (Nr. Noyes) had felt
greatly afflicted by the loss of Mr.. Graham. He re-
IL, inferred that they came to the bar Mt the same
time they admitted IN the same cluss
and argued their first causes in the same term.
That some time since, and from that period ne
bad entertained for Mr.. Graham, in COMMON with
al his brethren, the highest personal and profess
sional friendship. David Gfablm was credit to
them as a man and q lawyer, AMI was distinguished
as well for his ability aud zeal rs for his forensic
addresses. He was well read in the profession, and
he never appeared on any occasion, either N the
courts elsewhere. without icing credit to himself
ana 10 the OAR. lie nlu oUlccs-nc
was first alderman OF this city, and subsequently,
Corporation Counsel, and afterwards declined the
nomination for Mayor; at another time be was called
upon to remodel our laws in all those Offices here
never instance known in which he failed to
perform his duty faithfully. No one could have
been connected with him without being convinced
OF the purity of his heart and the kindness and SIN
cerity Of his feelings. Mr. Noyes then submitted
the following resolutions
Resolved. That deeply lament the decease Of our
professional bother David Graham whose superior in
teec high moral worth and of private character
contributed so largely to the welfare utility and honor Of
the New York bar: that sincerely symrathze with
his family and the community IN mourning the loss Of
who furnished many examples ion the pra and
emulation Of his fellow
Resolved, That to evince appreciation of the de-
cea and pei peuute his name we will place in one
Of the court rooms suitable monument commemorative
of his ability and virtces.
Resolved, That committee OF five persons bearpont-
cd from this meeting with full power to carry into effect
the last preceding resolution.
Mr.. SToUGHToN seconded the resolutions, which
were unanimously adopted.
The Chairman appointed Messrs. Moves, Brady
sandford Peabody and Stoughton such committee
Mr. PEABODY spoke in eulogistic terms Of the So
cial qualities and high professional attachments Of
Mr., Graham, which were such as were rarely to be
found in one man.
Mr. A. j. NANpEBFoEL then offered the following
resolutions, which were also unanimously adoptei;-
Resolved That the bar will unite with the other friends
of the deceased in attending his funeral.
Resolved That copies Of these resolutions authenti-
Gated by the officers Of this meeting be transmitted to
the family Of the deceased and that the proceedings Of
the meeting be published
In answer to an inquiry put by the Chairman Mr..
PEABODY SAID that the remains Of Mr. Graham had
arrived by the Franklin, on Monday night that the
arrangements for the funeral ceremony nd not yet
been oompetcd; but due notice Of the time aud
place Of burial would be given in the public papers
The meeting thcn adjourned
COURT OF APPEALS.
JrHE q On the assembling Of the Court this morning.
Mr.. n. Bow ditch Blunt announced the death of David
Graham, Esq lie paid handsome tribute to his me-
nory in eloquent remarks and submitted 70 the
Court the following proceedings Of tho bnr:
At meeting Of The members of The bar Of the State Of
New York in attendance Mt the Court Of Appeals held
in the Senate Chamber ut the Capitol in the city Of Al
pose Of expressing their respect for tho memory of David
Grsham. dcceased the Hon. Samuel B.ardsley was,
motion of N Bowdtch Blunt called to the chair and
motion of Hon. A. Lott, Nicholas Hill, Jr was ap.
pointed Secretary.
On motion Of Charles OConnor, seconded by John
Canon, the following resolutions were unanimously
adopted -
Resolved, That have learned with deep regret the de-
OF late esteemed brother David Graham whose
high professional character and private worth have for
many years commanded our respect and confidence.
cate, oeplore the loss OF who ornament TO
the prof sson Of which he member, valued friend,
and worthy and useul citizen Ingenious in his inter
course with his brethren, vigorous in intellect ripe
scholar and distinguished jurist, cherish his memory
as deserving cur highest regard.
Resolved 1hnt We tender to the afflicted family OF our
deceased friend our varmcst sympathy and that We wi
wear be usual badge Of mourning. .,,,,
officers Of e meeting be to tho Court Appeals
mita request that they be entered IpIn we ch q
NICHOLAS HILL, Jr.. Secretary.
The Court then took the calender ana called NO IL
fucker and others appellants again the Rector &c, of
been set down for to-day Argucd-B. ". Bonncy for
appeauta Murray Hoffman for RESPONDENTS concluded