The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-02

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A resolution then passed asking the signora to
continue her leeures and The large assembly soon after
separated, highly delighted with the amabe ladyscvc-
raj ladies and gentlemen taking the opportunity to be IN
tcducea 70 her.
Death or Benjamin T.. Mountaineering or
the bar.
meeting Of the Bench the BAR was held yesterday
in the Uaed States Circuit Court TO do honor to the
merits Of the late Benjamin Butler who died recently
Paris, and whose obituary has been published within the
hast few days The court room dcnsely crowded and
general feeling Of seemed to prevail among the
members o. the legal profession.
At little after three O'Clock Mr.. !, r. MAyTRY called
the meeting 10 order and nominated the Hon. Judge Mel
son, OF the United Circuit Court as President This
seconded and carried.
Judge NELSON taking tho chair, sd--I beg return
my ackI owlcdgmens to the gentlemen Of the bar
honor conferred in presiding them this melan
choy occasion Of their meeting our deceased brother,
Benjamin r. Butler was long and intimately known to
most not TO all OF We admired him for his great
learning, ard able and accomplished advocate His
distinguished public and professional life, both in his
STATE in the midst OF us and in the councils Of the nation
well as his and elevated private and Christian cha
racter, well deserve this tribute Of affection his
ry from his professional brethren member Of the
profession OF which we are all proud he has contrib
his fun share 10 its honors and renown, and for which
alone his memory is entitled TO our lasting gratitude and
respect.
appointed Vice Presidents Hon Samuel L. Seldom, OF
the Cour, of Appeals; Hon Samuel Belts United states
District Court Hon j. Roosevelt, T. Supreme Court
jos Bosworth, G. J. Superior Court Hon Chas r. ply,
P j. Common Pleas; socrctsries-Chas. r Kirkland and
Edmond II. Owen.
There we're also present Hon VIA. H. Seward, Hon
John Van Buren, Hon Judge lngraham, lion. Judge s!os
son. Hon Judge Woodruff, Hon. Judge Hilton, ex-Judgcs
Kent and ushoeuer, Judges Mason, Emonds, Wander
poc and Cowles.
The profession was very largely represented, many
eminent members OF the bar being present.
some feeling PREDATORY remarks
Resolved, That in the death Of Benjamin i. Butler the
legal profession and the public ut large called 10
mourn the oss Of jurisl who illustrated by his abilities
and learning an active career advocate and COUNSEL OF
more than forty years duration, embracing eminent
vices Attorney General Of the United States and IN
many other important civil trusts and who in the results
Of bis abor, Jointly with John C. Spencer and John Duer
ia the revision and coi1caon Of the statutory laws Of
the state OF New York. has left an impcrishablc monu
men o. his attachments as lawyer and his capacity as
legislator.
Resolved, That while thus express Of the
abilities and achievements . lurist OF departed
brother aust appreciation q rs character and services
prompts 10 special commemora,cn of the scrupulous
with which he sought 10 guard and promote the
dignity and usefulness 81 profession, and make
the Of purifying and strengthening the aiuis,ra
ton Of Justice his devotion IL liberal and scientific
pursuit his efforts to improve the legislation aud yuris
prudence Of this State tie equity and arconate courtesy
which p,ivsded his Intercourse with ls brethren during
the long pcc'od Of bits active practice Al the bar the &c
nel Gus tccdt With which be ufencd u IN assOct
the use OF tho ample stores a. learning ana though
which he had aboously prepared even though that as
liberal studies cutiN s amid the seyeiest pressure
ofbusDess. and above all. his Christian virtues, whose
charities without losing their energy, embraced all rcl
gous DENOMINATIONS ami all glasses Of men whose gsaces
adorned bis daily LIE aud cast beautiful lustre over it,
closing hours.
Resol,e That as mafi ~ respect Cor The deceased,
and cf deep OF os winch the public ant the
profession have sustained, tc members Of tn bar now
present wi attend his funeral N = body.
Resolved That copy of tho foregoing rcsoluionT, At
tested by the Secretaries q this etns be transmitted
by them 20 the family 81 Mr. Butter, az an expression OF
sympathy and coincidence.
Resolved That these proceedings be pabishod under
the direction Of the Secretaries.
TX Judge kicr next followed IN review 81 tho charac
ter &C the deceased and the ahhty with which hc perform
cd the various offices which nc had held II WIS not as
public officer he had peculiarly attracted the admiration OF
hs brethren, but they admired him Tor hs many other
qua,s Me- Kent elaborated upon tine various points VI
the resolutions with much feeling and great cloqucncr
Mr. RreEI gave minute AMI detailed history q The
lie al Nj Butter, &c hs early professional career the Pub
IL Offices tina, he had heidi MS energy IN Those POSITIONS
wcil the sndeaTneta &c his .olnrsi TIC ic the SIN
certify his religions faith his social qualities and his
love Of literature. H career, sad Mr. Bdwcn $ new
closed, but happy Reflection that has closed With
20 much honor tn Lmsc-his career has bc,h c"sed~th
holy and q ssnctiic- death
fNJudec rnsoS,s, IL sired 10 Md his mite So tho tribute
os rerpc,t which tcy Offering 20 the memory of
nr Butler ard referred "a the early associations 10 which
~ engaged with the deceased. He bal M!snessel
many of hs merits politically profess ionaily anu - iat
hut H. dare not trust himself T. speak ami woald bcg a.
oicr the following an amendment 20 'r other Fcs"a
tons
Resolved That n ST.. fai,r VIC recognise the chirac
teristc - uniform eausiesy With gees, nrmocss q gone
ro.y, With nfcxhc justice - baciy, without -nbscr-
yency of great Industry without unchasienc ambition
of the high, = purity With uniform charity ior tue a..
fences of others and that viii cherish lbs memory,
because ~ IT, anording g. these respects ~ ~.
ample worthy alike ~ admiration aud tgGtt-
ton. A. = writer and orator he WIS fucn',
imaginative and particular. IN private lie lie
plary aud aHcctonatc. s Jurist he WIS caitois con
scryatye and comprehensive, and statesman H. wts
upright aud fatrioc lie his therefore len behind him
reputation well worthy long lite well spout, mi a
fcct1nRic remembrance of him among large circle %
frcnds0f dctUted friends, we meried AMI enduring;
therefore
Resolved. That while his personal departure
from midst wii vel nmc the abiding ~ hi- memo
~ among incentive a. ~ Who remain D.hnd him
~ equal purity and elevation &C character.
Mr. fnRp slokr ~ feeling rp - she character ~ The
deceased nj whom he Professionally and privately
acquainted.
Hr mNN ,cccricd the amerdR' ~ uf 11tS" tdmolds,
and AZ tho resolutions unanimously adopted
The meeting then Adjourned
Tho body " Mr. Butter having arrived erum Paris, tie
funeral will take place this dsy (Ihursdayl. Al three
| O'Clock.