The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-21
fosignniiOn OF Judge Sydney n. Stuart.
OsuoF or TIN Crry JuDGE
NEx YORK, Dss. 20, 1866. (

To ms ExcaIyScY MYpoN H. CI!asK GOVERNOR MO:
srat Ia known to yourself and the public that was
lately charged with cencc in my Official character Of
City Jadge and that have since been tred acquit-
ted b. jury of my fellow citizens OF that trial. with
the circumstances ana matters that led TO It. will not
speak In this communication except far, indeed as Is
necessary in respect to tie feel II my duty to
pursue; for however without guilt in tho late calamity
under which have suffered it is my purpose FOR the
renscns following, TO withdraw from the Benchmy
ssDason herein rendered TO take effect at the end Of
the present month
Tho that has led TO tho course adopted Ia,
that there those among my fellow cyens who OF
the opuion that although acquitted fact Of tho charge
preferred against and innocent in truth OF all crimi
nal coaduct in the matter complained Of the lte terri
bio ordeal through which have passed has In create
or lees aegre Impaired my present usefulness
Judge, ana will, Il rcmaia uoon the Bench 10
hands Il be iovea Ls nany ths the late mels"ehaiy
event by which vac surrounded would, for tine az
least in measure dcrve Of that confidence tho
pare of some which Is essential from all to qaaity
Judge scr valuable dsohsgo orSofciA duty. Besides,
the personal rfs,ons between Tho District Attorney,
Recorder aud myself arc not such would cpnducc TO
harmony in the court OF which mem ,eh
Insor circumstances and in view Of tho dccacy
and Importance Of judicial Office wit, wsr that mis-
fortune no--atbough without crime and by whom
however hrouehtaha in manner affect tho interest
ofputic justice or be made to roasct those TO
whom an indebted for place occupy, feel 1t to
be duty OF honor and prnc ple TO resign 10 tho
side a'on of this matter have been apprehensive that
surrender Of the place might, upon fret thought WITH
some be construed 70 the prejudice of ianocence but
those viii whom have aayisod that such
inference will be by the unch ari
table or least friendly but that every fair and just ciu
viii ascribe my refgnatcn to the assigned.
In tho presence OF my Coo, 70 you sr the 6tst ucer
Of tao State and 10 the public ut large, declare my
ire innocence OF all criminal ccnduc. Intentional
wrong in the matter from which have Lecn rnade
iousy 10 suffer Influenced, under feelings of deepest
pain and sorrox alone BY tho and motives tae
have, after many years Of devoted duty and car
nest industry in tho criminal departments OF this
oiy without reproach from any bat In the
confidence and rraise Of all in poverty, with wouuuod
hopes and broken health, but conscience free
guilt, voluntarily surrendered Office OF honor aud
enoumcnt TOR private o trusting to lroyidea:c ead
my best exorti.ns for what may coue 60 me ia She
future.
fiesing, sir that Tie confidence OF the gres body o.
te peore in my integrity is sl uDshaken. that tho
my convictions OF prop iety led roe TO adort
WI be prsoved Of by y iriends and the copuuty in
which five Ihave the horror To De your Excliency's
meet obeG;ont, humble servant, s. II. sIJAEL