The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-10-26
The Law Courts,


distinct manner
The Law Courts.
The gloom cast the country large by the death
ofits brightest genius-ts mos Enlightened sonwhether
orator SENATOR lawyer-has been impressively
felt in the halls justice of city amongst the judges
members Of the bar who have the loss
of the honored and most distinguished head their pro
fession.
1t will be by the following reports that most of the
legal tribunals of this city have after passing deserved
eulogiums the high standing and luminous talents of
the deceased, adjourned for the day.
The trial branches of the Common Pleas and of the
Superior Courts terminated the business before them
and then adjourned.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
The Hon Judge Belts presiding.
JOAN PREscorr HALL, ESQ., Unitrd States District At
torney, rose and said -
May it please your HonorSince the last adjournment
has reached that Daniel Webster no more He died
Yesterday morning in the full possession of all his mental
faculties exhibiting in DEATH he had always exhibited
in life the entire superiority Of his mind over all corporea
When we consider his greatness as a man-his public
servces-bis glowing patriosm-his political ,distinc
tion-his official staon-his matchless eloquence-and
lawyer his professional eminonce which placed him.
without dispute and beyond doubt at the very head Of
the American bart fit that the occasion of his
death should not be suffered by this tribunal pass by
without some special notice of the event and some evil
dence to endure upon its records OF the high consdera
tion with which he was here regarded
l rise not. sir, to pronounce eulogium upon this
great man The world knows that by heart and
nations tears at this moment poured out upon the
bier, whore he lies in the soemny the repose and
iesty of his death, He died sir, all could have
wished him to die when the inevitable hour should
his profound intellect clear and uncouded tri
umphng all the nfrmtios Of physical decay
lying upon those religious consultations which the only
sosce III the dread hour OF mortal dissolution knew Mr.
webster wei bad the honor Of his acquaintance. and
hope is not too much to say Of bis friendship
ttan qusr;tr y century 1t was his counsel and ad
vice which LED me to this great city, where with
professional Encouragement far beyond my deserts.
have him under every variety OF circums tanccsn
the secluded hours OF consultation, where his clients
teIefts seemed to bsorb all his remarkable power of
attention. seen him in the midst OF his family
circle, dispensing and enjoying genial hospitality
have partaken of his innocent and manly amusemonts
have walked with him alone at twilight upon the shore
of the far resounding sea- have seen him in the
forum and in the Senate cbamber-hs gigantic in
tellect towering above all his compeers; and under
know him to forget his own dignity, or
to impress, If noS overwhelm with the sense of
heard an irreyerent profane unseemly express
sion, while his Wit his deep philosophy his varied
requirements and unryaed powers of conversation
among the richest treasures OF my recollection He has
gone down to the grave u of years and full of honors
His voice will longer be heard in the or in
the halls Of legislative debate but his example will re-
main, and Lis fame undying and wide spread as the
world will be cherished among the chief treasures of his
country His has set but leaves behind that long
and luminous track which shows what glorious orb it is
that has descended beyond the horizon The philoso
phe the patriot the great eloquent" has gone to
his rocompepe of reward and there remains upon
tie whole earth another intellect supply his place l
you sir, in consideration Of professional loss
and the national bereavement that this Court 90
adjourn and that the cause OF its adjournment be entered
upon its records to remain there in perpetual remem
biapce Of the sad event.
The Hon. Judge BIrTs said-The Court cannot fail to
receive the Of this solemn event without
feeling degree Of sensbty equal to that Of any body
in this commu ity, l have personally long known NJ
gbE n wi
sipg his great talents variety Of occasions and in
various situations 1t is not the practice of this Court to
speak at length upon occasions OF this description, with
respect to opinions of individuals who the
subject q public notice and shall receive the motion
the part Of the District Attorney, and at the
same time most soetou 10 express my sympathy with
the public at large upon This occasion Ii il bettiDg and
proper that testimony OF earnest respect should be PAID
to the and character Of ths individual named
the Circuit Court will stand adjourned until eleven
o'clock to morrow As the District Attorney has re
quesed the occasion of the adjournment will be put upon
the records and any gentleman present who has any
solution prepared appropriate to the occasion expressing
the sentiments Of the bar with reference to the talented
deceased 1t shall be inserted upon the records.
Mr.. SThPLEs-I move that the address we have just
heard be entered upon the records of the court.
Judge BETTs-lt Il very proper that IL should Ire 30.
1t was accordingly ordered to be entered upon the
minutes.
Proclamation having been made the court adjourned
until tomorrow (this day. at eleven o'clock.
SUPERIOR couRr-GENERAL TERN.
Before Hon Judges Duer, Campbell, and Bosworth.
On the opening OF the Court,
please your HonorsSince the adjournment ofthe court
Saturday last has been received Of the death OF
the Hon Daniel Webster and mark of respect to his
memory beg to move behalf of the bar that this
Court adjourn G
They owe themselves they to his reputation
az lawyer his reputation as statesman TO the great
talents which he has in every station exhibited and
to they owe it to the great achievements he
has performed in behalf OF common country.
1t seems improper, at present. while the emotion is SO
strong and the deep feeling Of regret fresh to into
any details Of the character the usrious deceased
er ncr nd
massive, comprehensiveno other mans intellect
seemed fitted to expound American principles to Amr
citizens. He would now only move that the following
minute be entered ON the records of the court
The death Of Daniel Webster suggested to the
Court having occurred its last adjournment and
thereupon 1t moved On behalf of the bar
That the bench and the bar receive with sentiments Of
the deepest regret the information ofths loss to the pre-
fessien Of the as, and their common country.
That they hold in the highest respect the learning toe
eoquence the requirements and the achievements Of the
usrous deceased and glory in them for the reputation
OF their profession, and Of their country.
That mark Of their respect, the Court do now ad
Journ.
JAMES GinARD Esq, seconded the motion He thought
that at present silence more expressive than words
His Honor Judge DUrR sidIt Is hardly necessary for
me TO say that entirely in the expressions of the
barr and that the Court consider the adoption Of the
minute but az sitting tribute of respect to the memory
o the usrioue the gres lawyer aud most
eloquent orator the bar ever produced The Court heEe
fore adjourned until tomorrow morning.
Proclamation was aceorGngy ma1s, ana she Oourt
adjourned
SUPREME CoURT-GEEERhL TERM.
Oor 25 Mr. Bradley moved the Court, In very
eloquent terms to adjourn in honor OF the distinguished
dead
Tho Presiding Justice (Fdward) then saidThe Count
concur In The prorre'y ct the moton which has been
made Mr. Webster hrs for long period stood nigh In
the first rank Of senators md satosmen his repu-
tation not only great here but great in other
lands In hts negotiation with foreign powers at times
when our country agitaied by difficult and trying
questions, he exhibited distinguished aolity and his
efforts were eminently successful In times OF domestic
agitation he was always firm and steadfas advocate Of
Union Ills public speeches aud addregses although
many Of them were delivered political questions ia
reference to which the nation was divided have beer
universally admired FOR the beauty simplicity and
strength Of their style and r their com pNot ana snassy,
argument; aud those splendid oratons which he utter