The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-10-26
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The death of Hon. Robert H. Norris Of the Justices
Of the Supreme Court of this district took place sud
aenly Wednesday last at the residence OF his ather
In law Maycena Monsoon Esq. Of Astoria. There was no
member Of the bar generally known more uni
ver-ay admired and the Intelligence Of his death was
received yesterday with feelings Of intense grief was
but few days since, Tuesday last that we saw Judge
Morris sitting spectator in the Court Of Oyer and
Tcr1nner apparently the enjoyment Of good health,
and Wednesday he seized with sudden attack,
died from the bursting Of the blood vessels Of
the heart. Judge Morris fftytwo years OF age His
public career is familiar to almost every New Yorker
He born in this city Ia 1908 aud when he mere
lad his father moved Hads, n, where the subject of
this notice received his education He studied law ia
the office Of Mr. A. Mlar, Hudson and commenced
practice at Johnston, Columbia county, and made
justice of the peace about time In 1927 Mr.
Morris came to New York to act Assistant District
Attorney to his brother n-law, James a. Hamilton
Mr.. Morris became member of the Legislature in 83s
1885, and reelected twice, being three years in
succession member Of that body He was elected Re-
corder In 1888, but II win be recoectei that in conse
quencc of his Selling the Gentworth papers" while
holding that office, he was repoyed by vote OF the
Senate brought about by the influence Of Governor w.
II. Seward. plan set foot by John Glentworh
before the Presidential election in $780, send
Der Of voters from nomnay lay the Gro
ton water pipes through city but virtually 10 vote for
General Harrison in opposition to Martin Van Buren,.
Mr. Morris ascerained that documentary evidence of this
fact in the house Of Mr. PIERCE Of this city and
few days before the election he proceeded to Mr. Perces
In company with Mr.. Jonathan D. Stevenson and seized
the Genworth papers" and revealed their contents.
For this, ss we have said be removed and Mr. F.
TalImadge appointed Recorder in his place. tho
people Of New York viewed the act of the Recorder in
different light, and In 1871 he was elected Mayor of
the city by majority of 1000, and was re-
elected to the high position Of chief magistrate
of New York in 1912 and 1843-the only instance
remember Of being elected Mayor III rec times
in succession At that period Of city's history the
Mayor elected every year. In 1874 Mr. Morris
appointed Postmaster Of New York by President Polk
and he held that Office for four years. While Postmaster
he appointed n1S48 member Of the Constitutional
Convention Of the State which formed the state consti
elected in 1852 Justice Of the Supreme Court Of the
First judicial district for eight fears more than Ave
twenty days notice shall be given before the election to
fiji an Office and as this cannot be done in the present
the Governor will have the appointment OF judge
Morss to January 1857, when tie vacancy
win be filled by the people.
to the bench Judge Morris was taken sick, and
able to attend to his ucicia duties for several
last month sat in General Supreme Court with
Judges Mitchell and Roosevelt; and next month, had he
Terminer in session. Judge Morrs's popularity 81
apparent from the number of important Offices he has
fe0 by g1ft ffesideut ana by the choice
the people As an advocate at the bar lie at tmos
forcble, eloquent sarcastic and jocose; he sound
lawyer and in criminal jurisprudence he considered
high authority As judge he impartial, just and
latent the tyro and tho black letter adept
alike received his attention and bis courtesy
he young received from him encouragement whilst
the expe fenced lawyer eceed becoming Difference
bis position and his s.anding ia the profession. Az
private friend he anbe and sincere and well stored
with fund Of anecdote and professional experience.
Judge Norris was excellent and entertaining
ranion. In his domestic relations he was exemplary add
leaves fond wife TO asnt his loss; but to the members
Of the bar, who will in the Supreme Court Sa.ur
day morning at ten o'clock, we leave the melancholy
task sreakng more extended terms Of the character
OF The deceased Judge as he was known to the profession
ard 10 the community.
His funeral will tale place Saturday ut clock.
from the residence Of his fafLer-n-law, in Astoria
SUPREME CoURT-ClRCUIT.
Hon. Judges Mitchell Clerke and Co sies presi Ing
Oct. 25-The Hon. Robert II. Morris, one Of The Jus
tees Of tho Supreme Court of this district Mt the
residence Of his !aherin-aw, Astoria Wednesday
evening after very brio; illness. Judge Morris in
the Court Ct Oyer and Teymner, spectator at the
commencement of the trial Of Alderman Ecrri,k which
sl pending when the in diligence Of his sudden de-
whispered, and spread gloom thrcnghoo the
City Hall.
In the Circuit Court ex-Jadge Edmonds Ia sdlscssag
he bench, said the sudden demise of Ne Justice Norris
which took piece last night has cast gloom the
Bench and Bar; he did not mean to say all hat his
merits ceanded but begged withoa. further reas k TO
move that committee bs appointed to make arrange
iderncp their Der, aycmcnt arising from the sudden
death Of Mr. Justice Norris and that the court from
spect to his memory, do now adjourn.
re (Judge tdmonds) understood tha. tho funeral
would take place from Astoria at O'Clock saturday
and in The meantime the convucation Of the Beach ana
Judge Mitchell briefly fad that the motion met With
hcaprrobation OF the Court and announced that the
committee would consist of Judge Edmonds, ~ T. Wheel
er, e. C'Conor, w. G. Noyes andJ X. Whiting.
The Court was then adjourned for the day Judge
Cowles announced that then trial would
sumed in the morning.
The Oyer and Termner did not adjourn in consequences
Of the important trial OF Alderman Hcrri:k.
COURT or OYER AND TERxINER.
Hon Judge Roosevelt presiding.
When the jury retired In the Of the people against
Alderman Herrick, about O'Clock, the District Attorney
and sad-May it please your Honor-snce the last
adjournment Of this honorable court tile Supreme Ruler
Of The universe, who varies the business OF men how
they may plan intend it, has FOR the second time
in his year Of grace interrupted the pr ceedings this
court by the hand Of His messenger ~ death. Su
croay Robert II. Morris has surveyed the ransitory
lnts Of this lite in which he may never again share,
in the course of The arguments in this very he Sal
by your honor's side Now. he Is gone and vonier in
his vacant chair 1t reher becomes my ASSOCIATES in
this case, who lneg him longer than l. 20 speak the
ndu.rious magistrate the faithful friend the up
right nan. But i has been deemed appropriate
ing rs business from day TO day, should
move hat from respect 2 the memory OF The deceased,
donce who bereaves the city, the proe sion ami fhe
bcrcb this court when aejpnns do dj3uFn IT, bust
hers over iinny ana shtGrday, and Until Monday ~ 10
o'r, ck ard That the OF adjournment be noted
iron ire minutes.
Mr. Whiting rose to second tue motion and sad:-I
shall not In eccndiDg the motion OF my learned feni
Indulge in extended remarks Ihese more pfernely
long 10 The meeting Of The bar which has iei for
asey x woaa um h 20 a9" s' e. s
sentsrces-he had heart Of whose friendship al might
he proud. let us mourn him gore whnfe the eiIed
cease ron frorhrg and The weary ~ rest se-
ccne The motion iha This court adjourn TO Monday
The Court said that the two successive ami sidisn-
csaths which took pigce within the last ~. months
amongst the Judges OF the supreme Court ought 70 rf
nohh The remaining members Of The bench the want
" ~ human events. spca events should aimoni taem
81 q the necessity Of cuysng toward h Other ecu
iiebts q Kindness, charity ard forgiveness FOR wso
amoigs IN IN did not err take The lesson a35r1l
~ my tNn heart. the Oldest member 81 he