New-York daily tribune., 1854-07-18

MEETING OF IHE ME- hbthS Or luE DAN
At 70 o'clock to-day noon numerous meeting of the
members of the Bar held 10 the COURTROOM OF the
Court of Sessions to evnce their respect for the memory
Of ,eir deceased brother n. Bowdiich Blunt, Esq.
The meeting was called to order and Recorder rILLor
nominated TO the Chair
The following resolutions were offered by Mr. Lord:
Rs,l,ed the announcement Of ths death OF b stunt
the Bar Of City with feelings Of The deepest sorrow whiens
by the suddenns. OF his seesa sna ,s 'e
Es,oIred That we'll a. the Community ssrse have IN
ns uprsh, and setve in the performance of his
ofs duties strcusy endearec to US ey the naness aha
ect all By his brilliant and useful talents and
Rrsd That deeply yppsAile with hi; bersayes f.Iay
M Ss' % Of enc %s. n Of .n n and and
that the protecting Of that Uod who has called MN
support then under this heavy bereavement g,
kslred the Bar viii attend his funeral sud will wear the
MIR. IoRD. in offering the resolutions said it was not
with view OF setting forth in the hearing of those present
the merit. of Mr. Blunt they all knew him. next to the
office the Chairman filed that which Mr.. Blunt flledi
and in the midst of the corruption known and charged TO
individually. he Mr. Lord never heard OF the slightest
imputaton on the character Of the Mr. Blunt; he would
now read the resolutions and leave to othors to speak
10 the merits and character OF the deceased
ExRecorder TALMADCE thea seconded the res tutlons
and sad that doing it unnecessary for him to say
n word on the public character Of Mr. Blunt 10 those who
composed thi. meeting but in h private character
that he had seen him. The ExRccorder then proceeded
Il, describe the deceased in his domestic relations and said
that as a husband and father he could not DO ex'
Ceedcd.
The Hon. JoHs McKEoS then addressed the meeting,
and described him in his political and public relations
He said that a. a politician he had the confidence and
rpec of his party and in his official capacity he had the
confidence nnd respect OF the public lie mas no" pIeu
from us 10 the grave, and il may well be engraved on his
tomb-stonc that " here lies an honest man.
Mr. C. ScHArFER next addressed the meeting and eu-
looized Mr. Bunts professional industry and energy
which WAS peculiar to bimself lie drank deeply said
Mr. S. of natural and moral philosophy, and his exten
sye knowledge ard research a. lawyer was not eS-
ceedd by any member Of the profession Tie also eulo-
cizeA him as generous and noble competitor IL was an
honor to be defeated by him. He Mr.. Schaterl sympa-
zed with he Bar and with his bereayed family Tor their
loss.
Mr. JONAS PHILLIPS then adire. sed the meeting, ani
after speaking to the merit, the deceased said he
cured with his brethren in the eulogy and sympathy
which they expressed for the loss they all had sustained
Mr. JAMES T. BRADY then addressed the meeting under
feelings of great emotion. After some preliminary re-
marks. he said he remembered with gratitude all
.ncouraged him with a smile at the commencement
of his professional but there was none
among them well remembered a. the smiles and
encouragement he received from his Brother Blunt.
IL was bat few days since he parted with nun,
and received the last grasp Of his hand. He
was then in pursuit Of pleasure and was not true as
was stated in Of the papers, that his death was
caused by the nccssan abors Of his profession de had
constitution equal to the greatest labor but his death
aro.e from one Of those inevitable circumstances over
which We have no control.
Mr.. BRADY next addressed the meeting. He proceeded
to euogze the private end public life of his deceased
friend and suggested that at future meeting OF the Bar
some more substantial proof OF their love for his memory
should be brought forward
Mr., TorIIssos next followed with few observations.
He said that he would take up the time OF the meet
inc bv any remarks if he had not studied his profession in
the office of the deceased and in conclusion he urged upon
The meeting the suggestion Of Mr.. Brady.
Messrs RoMAISE and HoFFaAs addressed the meeting
euoesng the public and domestic life OF MIR. Blunt
Mr. DYoTr in a few remarks held up the life OF Mr.
Blunt as an example the younger members Of the pro-
fessiOn.
The CHARxAS then put the resolutions which were un
snimousy adopted after which the meeting adjourned