The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-23
Compliment 10 the Memory Of the Late Hon.
Lorenzo b. Shepard.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
Hon Indra Raifa nreaidinn


Hon. Judge Belts presiding.
sEPT 22-Mr. John McKeon, United States District A.
torney and sad-May please the Court, rise 10
ask that mark Of respect be paid by this Court TO
the memory OF who for short time, held the post
Of District Attorney Of the United States Lorenzo B. She
pard. would be mere matter OF form TO announce
bis death here for your honor formed Of that immense
crowd which yesterday folio we'd his remains TO the grave
He has le at early age the field Of his labors-a
field which would have given him distinguished repu-
taton. II is my purpose simply to recall your ho
nors recollection the TACT that for few months during
the period Of Mr.. Folks administration, ned the posi-
ton Of law officer of the United States for this district
During period he exhibited talents OF high order
and your honor the best witness Of the great capacity
industry and integrity evinced by him while in
the discharge Of the duties OF that office
Mr.. Shepard, although young man, held 2icu
place in this great city. He has occupied many pub
lie Offices and in the discharge Of the duties thereof
was energetic bold, and distinguished for his integrity
speak Of him not only as lawyer but as man. In the
osmer light he WI. learned Industrious in the prepara
ton Of his cases. and earnest clear and forcibe In pro
senting them TO court and jury AS man he was no
nest in purpose urbane in manner and he has sunk into
the silent grave deeply aud sincerely amened by the
community in which for 30 brief . time he has lived.
ask that out oil respect bis memory this cur do now
adjourn
Ex.Judge Beebe seconded the motion He had known
Mr. Shepard from an early period Of ms legal lite indeed
I
he was o member OF the moot courts and Of stu
dents' associations; and even at tina. early period
bis fellow students, not only Of his great
dustry ar his naturally legal mind but on account of his
courteous bearing and the Kindness Of his He had
never however known him 80 thoroughly while he M
81 was dischargng the duties OF the Office of District At
orney Of the city and county OF New York-1utes which
brought him in contact with the speaker while presiding
City Judge. He bore eloquent tribue the OF
Mr.. Shepard's legal knowledge and untring industry,
and asserted that in every relation as man. lawyer
want Of integrity, but that his conduc. was such as TO
secure him the esteem not only OF his political associates
His Honor Judge Bats laidThc Court feels thai there
high degree Of appropriateness IN accepting the mo
is an appropriateness in this announcement being made
by his successor in the very important Office which he
held in ills court lie OBLIGATED here for short period
prosecuting officer of the United States in this district
and has been very generally remarked Of him that
every occasion In which his services were called into re
quson-eher in aid OF the public or Of individual,
before this court and associate. courtshe showed him
self thoroughly ready for his duty and always perform ed
in professional and manly amer shad az oppor
uny OF knowing him at early period OF his probes
onal life as probably any gentleman at the bar think
he informed me tn 1t the first contested trial tf any mag
nitude in which he was engaged took place in this
court. He was called upon to defend crimi
That defence he Conducted With that high Decree Of
ability care and attention to tae interests Of his client
which he always displayed in the management of his
cases. was struck NJ the time with the appearance Of
so young and inexperienced man, aud took oppor
unity to make his personal acquaintance also took
men at the bar, to suggest to him course pursue
the Development OF those tale ns which ne Infested to
such considerable degree that occasion. continued
my intimacy with him. often required to the subec.
OF my suggestions, renewing my advice to him as far as
suprosedi would be servceabe. sad to him-aud
believe have always said so to young professional
at the bsr-that deemed IL inexped ens unwise for
any man of high talent and standing to allow
unless he knew that that empoym me would s. perma
nent and that it preudcal for Of his ability 10
mis- legitimate duties ] was unwilling tina. ne should
listen 10 the suggestions OF his frien Il that he should
represent them in the Assembly was unwilling that he
should yield to their desires that he should repres
wider constituency in the National Convention. was
opposed 10 II, from what had my self Of the in
duence of these and pursuits young
Of strong maeinators and nne feelings. that their
tendency was TO axe them acquire iondncss for plolic
lie and enjoy ment OF it, winch would, ia great de
gree, dsquaiy them from pursuing the abors and
Of their profession ard knew that IN the cud they
would rrobab nd that they had spent time
their labors In the chase after something st TO
him that for his distinction and or the happnsss
his family be lad better adhere to his profesoo snd de-
veope the talents which he 30 strkiDgy manifested by
devoting himself Ia ms profession alone. Alter he
INTO the Court United States District Attorney, 60
INTO good deal Of association and intimacy with HIN
Be regularly came into my room, and always spoke
warmly Of the kindness had manifested for him he
often referred TO that line Of afvce had given him. aai
mad frequently told that his purpose 10
withdraw himself wholly from public pursuits. He
said that II he shouli be allowed to hold the Ollie o.
United States Attorney short period II would satisfy
all his political ambtion-that in tia. Office he would be
in the line o. his profession and calling and tina, when his
term in that Office expired he would look for aiag else
he after wards went into the city crniaa court aud the
distinguished gentleman (hr Besbc) has spoken o. his
merits there have no doubt but that he acquitted him
self creda,y in that court because think has
occurred that no appeared In court Ia any Case whc
Their OF great ivial Importance, in which no did
manifest thai conscien,ousness and Industry which
distinguished him. and did no, throw upon all tue ghi
which bis powers OF perception and clcarness o. compre
henson enabled him 10 do. lie was emnenty industh
cautious and careful Wn,e be oiciated 10 DIS
ct Court he allo sei nothing to be in the which hs
labor could bring up He was always careful in hs
duct OF business He FOE rc2roIch
the part OF thoso against whom proceeded OF dis.
satisfaction on the part Of the which he
presented. lie was eminenty distinguished for his
hdey for activity and for the aes, with which
he managed the complicated and difficult duties OF his oce
when he afterwards came more into pubc hs, aud sue
ceeded In obtaining the high office which he held at
death, he seated himself beside me alter he
sworn into Office, and assured me that this position
an object 10 him. but that he intended nj the close OF hs
term TO cut himself from all aspirations for public ONCE
that he felt due TO himself and family to condne him.
szed az ali young proessonal men NAV that 10 We 80
much tme 80 much talent, much physical labor to
public and political pursuits Is great mistake He felt
that he was wearing himself down, and dcprivng those
depending on him, and deprvirg himself Of the attain
ment OF that position which his services entitled him to.
and that he ought TO look forward TO that compstcnce
ard quicntss which thins he sought for aud would
have enjoyed much any Of hb associates ut the
say with tenderness towards him, with respect 10
all gentlemen OF the bar OF his age ysunger tns, IL Is
imprudeni TO throw away much time in public pur.
sus ssc oeo.pA. s conouson Judge Belts re-
motived by disposition 10 obhgc and crafty his rends:
and he directed that the Court do adjourn ia
mopy of hts worth that the motion De entered on tae
minutes and cory th, reof sent 10 the family.
SUPREME coUET-GESERAL TERN.
Hon. Judges Roosevelt, Cerke and Davies presiding.
Sir H. Love- Bart Vice President OF the Board OF Trade
In England, who is said TO be at present a mission 10
this country, was In court and, being Invited - on
the bench, sat his friend Judge cerkc He seemed
to take much interest in our plain way Of ransacng
gal busir ess without the aid OF wig or go~n.
Amer some preliminary matters were disposed o., Mr.
Busted rose and sa,dMay u please the Court Il has
been heretofore customary, ani iis proper, when the
hand Of death has from amongst IS some nom
Der Of the bench 81 the bar FOR the courts take
tice Of the melancholy dspensaon when the character
requirements Of the deceued rcuter
appropriate. II 70, Of course known 10 your honors a.
vel % the bar and the public that Friday morning
last NJ Lorenzo r. shepard called from the
crafty these OF endless he. Up to very hour
Il Es cLdrtr 3tceSe Sr. S7epar3 ia the enlJy men
Utta btAtb, ana the city, q whose government ne