New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-10
DEATH OF THEODORE SEDGwTCK.

Mr. Theodore Sedgwck, ex-President OF the New
York Crystal Palace Association, and United States
District Attorney for the Southern District Of New
York expired on Thursday az the family residence at
Stockbridee, Mass, whittier he had gone some time
since for the benefit of bis health The deceased was
well known In this city both politically and profess
sonay He was at the time Of his deeease in his 4cth
wear. Shortly after he attained his majority he be-
came one Of the attaches 20 the Legation Of the Hon.
Edward Livingston at Paris On his return 70 this
city be prscteed law until about 1850, when he de-
eined carrying the Forrest divorce case and subse
oueptly retired from practice account Of ilheahh.
He was recalled from his retirement by he appoint
rnent by Mr. Buchanan TO the Office Of United States
District Attorney 70 ill the vacancy occasioned by the
renewal of the Hon. John MeKeon in January, 1888.
His health has rot been sufficient 70 enable him 10 take
any active part in the duties Of that department IN
person, and they have devolved on his assistante,
Messrp Hunt, Dwight and Newman, for the last six
months, during which period Mr.. Sedgwick has been
confined to HIS bed and suffering from lingering and
painfnl disease His family and friends have for some
weeks given up all hope of his recovery.
The following friendly tribute 70 bis memory we ex-
tract rom The Post of last evening:
Mr.. Sedgwick distinguished member OF a
distinguished family. His large native powers OF mind
of his profession but in general literature. As VIII
ter upon law, as well as practical lawyer, Mr. Sedg-
wick enjoyed high reputation. His political essays,
the most of which were contributed 10 The EUeRtng
Posi- under the signature OF Veto were remarKaoie
for their noble and independent spirit their soundness
Of Judgment and their clearness and vigor of style
We have no doubt that many Of the older readers OF
this journal still recall those essays and their effects
upon the political controversies of his day. Mr. Sedg
wick wrote we believe in early life, biography of
William Livingston Governor of New-Jersey, and he
edited more recently, collection of the writings OF
William Leggett. Otherwise, his authorship was con-
fined 10 his profession. His abilities and accomplish
ments fitted Mr.. Sedgwick peculiarly for political life,
but his tastes kept him to hs home and his library.
He bad travelled much in Europe master Of seve-
raj languages an instructive and eloquent talker, and
a genial companion.
ACTION OF THE COURTS.
The Marine Court was the first in which Mr.. Sedg-
wick's death was announced The following proceed
ings took place;
Mr, L. j. Conduit rose to perform, he said, sad,
very sad duty. He who was until yesterday an aoie,
efficient and universally beloved District Attorney OF
Nev-Ybrk. had ceased TO be. Theodore Sedgwick was
no more lie to whom the young members OF ms probes
sion were taught look up bright example for in
tegrity and ability advocate, and amabillty as
man. died last night and out OF respect 10 nus memory
be moved that the Court do adjourn:
Mr. G. I. Buckley rose He said that the melan-
eboly intelligence just communicated 10 his Honor
illustrates the truth OF the old adage that death loves
a shining mark" Sprung from good New-Engand
stock the deceased had proved himself no unworthy
representative, 1t an age when most men were COM
mencne their career. He employed IN the active
service of his country as Secretary of Legation in
France. Returning from thence, he passed the prime
of his life in our midst well known TO all as an active
jealous and skiful practitioner at our bar. In the
retirement Of private e he bestowed the fruits of his
good experience in the preparation of teatises which
had already acquired worldwide reputation.
Judge Mccarthy said that he Endorsed the remarks
Of the speakers, and would grant the notion
The Court was then adjourned 10 Monday next
In the Supreme Court A. Oakley Hall moved that
the Court adjourn out of respect 10 the memory OF the
deceased. The motion was seconded by John ii.
Sherwood, and the Court was adjourned by Judge
Pierrepsnt till Monday.
In the United States Courts before Judges lngerson
and Bette, Mr.. Hunt announced the death OF Mr.
Sedgwiok.
Mr.. O'Conor, in a few eulogistic remarks, moved
that the Court be adjourned. F. b. Cutting seconded
the motion, and the Court adjourned till Monday at
Up. IN.
general meeting Of the bar viii probably be called
for Wednesday next.