The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-08-09
Obituary.
CHIxs JUSTICE JOHN DUKR.

CHtkf JUSTICE JOHN DUkk-
Hon JoS prER Chief Justice Of the Superior Court Of
this city, died at his late residence Staten Island yes
terday morning This event WA no, unexpected 70 his
friends he had long been III with disease thu. threat,
cned to DO fatal at any moment to . person Of his al
vAnced years last winter the Chief Justice met with an
accident whie visiting friend, by which no broke his
leg and although he partially recovered the effects Of
the fall doubt, fastened the diseaso which finally
minated his life. few weeks since he had stroke Of
apcpiexy, and from that time he has been gradually
sinking
Judge Duer born In the year 1885, and came Of
old and well known English family. Hs father was Col
william Duer. and his mother, Lady Catherine, was
daughter Of lord Stirling family well known on the
Other aide Of the Tho Dues have been camsnts
for the estates Of Stirling family, growing out Of the TO-
termarrAge Of the two houses.
John Duer, with his brother william, early adopted tho
profession OF the law, and both distinction In IL pur
suit william Alexander Duer, subsequently, held various
legislative oces, Presden: Of Columbia College and
held other positions OF P-es aud distinction. lie died
Gently IN New Jersey.
John Duer commenced the practise OF the Law some
City years since In Goshen Orssge county in this state.
Here he became prominent In Ms profession time
FORMED partnership with Beverly Robinson Esq since
n well known iAuyer N this city, and recently deceased
But Mr. Duer became annually conscious that his talents
did rot have sufc,eM cope Goshen and no removed
Rev York AMER brief soj'ufn 10 other sections Of the
siMe,
in this city Judge uef soon obtained bis proper sisus
and ls49 he siscsed Associate Jusgo OF the superior
Court on the ceath q Judge Oakley, be became By
vrue of his seniority Chief Justice, vncn posion ne has
held unaterrupsedy sroe that time.
Judge Duer was IN politics q conservative whig snd on
late years sympaihizsd with The American party. Hs
corduct ire OF the visit OF Kcssuth 70 this
country viii long be remembered. a. occssioneo -ucn
a1msdycTsion nj the time When tie banquet vAs given
BY the bar Il tn city 10 the uongsrans, Judge Duor nsa
the courage 10 state his viawr IN Opposition 70 hossua
and, though be was condemned NJ the time, nh ircuus
have to regret the position he took On tnst 90
castor. His disapprovat OF the senfimon@ o' INC
Hus-sran has sincc become tnefecnns OF the country ~
largo, with respect 10 that person and me peculiar views
&c enunoiaed respecting the proper n'ernaons po"''
Of this country. -.
Judge Dusr was promln ont member Of the Protestant
Episcopal church. md held seat delegate In severs
OF The Diocesan ooovensions He mao ouncuy Vss ~,
tme with Bishop Onderdonk Respecting the ordination o.
Mr. Carey which led 70 soms unpleasant ieenns' o"' "
serious result. 49,. -
On the occasion OF The dsah OF Judge Kent Jung ~
WINS selected orator be eng me mos, y, Perso'
the opinion Of the bench aud bar e gve exPfesson y
their sense OF Judge Kent's Won IN at MS ooselue @
grafton Was an admirable In every respec' ~ ~ ~
nnced the literary fame Of the crntor wsoee pun !.
forts were always highly resh vi ~ 'oose Nn" h'''
them. =,
Iuss Duer was eropbaposItv gentleman Of the OF
school, dsned uprent AMI truth al; not susve per
bars az our more modern tas,ss ram ire inheSbi
us, and honorable 10 inspire the n spect and esteem
all with whom he had dealings. 80. 49,, -
The deceased leaves q largo family o. ondren, tue
est Of whom, William, held diplomat 10 stAuon ~ -
America Judge Iuer wss ~ vears Of we at the triv
HIS death.