The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-10

Theodore Sedgwick United States Attorney for this dis
trict, He died at twelve O'Clock last night
Perceng that there several gentlemen Of the bar pre-
sent who nearer the age Of Mr. sedgwick than am
nearer his position in the profession, and who enjoy
ed his intimacy much longer than did merely deare
announce your Eonors the melancholy fact order
that this Court may take such notice Of the event shall
be proper.
MI. CnAKlIs OCosoR This melancholy intelligence
though not entirely unexpected finds the gentlemen o
our profession now present uDprepared TO into any
such enlarged observations the great loss sustained by
US imperaively calls for. Little with proprcty
Dc done at this time than suspension Of BUSINESS
We'll spent e as Ssxs s USAGE .ne cosnS
which serves eectually 10 soften the Immediate
q Inc bow on those who loved the deceased; il any
circumstance can moderate the gush Of their
ieeimgs and assuage their deep aflcti0n
IL y nat the event was accompanied by that which this
,ehgiaphic despatch announces:-"Mr. Sedgwick died
last evening" al IL O'Clock. His death was calm and
peaceful" life Of active industry in the course OF
which Mr. sedgwick acquired for himself the esteem
all who knew him. secured 10 hmsef the warm AZ
tachment Of his fellow members at the bar--a life O
great activity has terminated, as such life may best
terminated when the fever and struggle life s over
Il was tel minated with that calm peacefnlness Of
which the proper attendant Of that stage when,
Mr. sedswck not only attained ali that have stated,
attained all that successful and meYitorous and vr
taous career at the bar could secure him, bat he attained
more, perhaps, than any other gentleman who de-
voted himself TO legal literature in this country. Mr.
sedgwck wrote for the use Of his countrymen Of the
bench and the bar work Of distinguished merit and Of
practical usefulness, supplying deficiency which
greatly felt branch OF legal practice which had
never before received adequate attention from any other
hand, and in respect TO which scientific arrangement
Of the law had been attempted He undertook this
ask al early period OF bis professional long be-
fore he had attained the emnence TO which he des
tined He did not consume very great length Of
time in producing his treatise on damages; but SO
much ability, so much learning and intellectual
force, SO much research and industry were
brought to bear in that performance that placed his
work where It stands and will stand for ages among
the familiar authorities OF the law Far more frequently
than among ourselves (reaizng that but slowly
comes prophet IN bis own country far more frequent
y than among ourselves his work is referred to in the
parent State The most eminent judges In the courts Of
England constantly refer to Mr.. Sedgwick's treatise
an approved authority in that important branch
sedgwick's name an immortality upon earth we may
confidently trust that his pure and vrtuous life has
ed TO his spirit happy Immortality above. move, as
testimony of respect to the memory Of our deceased
brother that this Court do now adjourn
Mr.. f. B. CUTTING spoke follows:-May it please the
Court the intelligence just has occasoned not
only in me- but in all who have listened to it, sensations
OF the most profound regret; and all do TO
mark our estimate Of the great loss we have sustained s
that as tribute to his memory the business Of the Court
be suspended and the motion, together with the painful
which calls for IT, be entered the
our departed friend. have known him well from the
time OF his first appearance at the barr and during long
professional life have been frequently associated with
him in the trial Of important and in consulta
ton upon matters Of the highest interest Thus,
during long term of years have had opportunity
OF witnessing his energy, his industry his learning, his
accomplishments his great requirements and have also
had an ample opportunity OF estimating the personal
him with her richest gifts and those gfts he
had cultivated with the greatest assiuity Consequently
he became one Of the most accomplished Of the most
community could boast Of Al the time he pur
sued, with unrng zeal the study Of his profession
and attained the very greatest emuence amongst the sci
entfc students of Jurisprudence As author he has
not cny extended his own reputation but has elevated
the character Of bis country wherever law is recognized
aB science. By his death, q great loss has
been sustained by the government, in being
deprived Of a most valuable officer in this the most
important of judicial Districts by his brethren Of the
bar having the ties that connected him with them thus
suddenly severed by the community, in having with
drawn from its circles member alike distinguished by
his talents and by his private virtues. He was true
patriot He ready 10 employ his pen his learn
land On ali occasions Mr. Sedgwick firmly by the
principles OF the constitution and sustained with even
great Union. % But sir, ind shas, % unsxpscsedy % 70
myself, / am extending my remarks TO q length
that may not be entirely appropriate; for when Mr..
like just review Of his distinguished be
attempted. more full preparation should be had in
ference to his public and private character than has
possible at this moment Therefore, leaving that task
more appropriate occasion, will simply perform the
Oldest and most intimate friends. second the motion
that this Court adjourn, and that the Of
Mr. Sedgwcks DEATH and the proceedings now taken, be
entered upon the records Of this Court.
Judge Belts said the Court fully appreciated the re-
marks offered to them in relation the character and at
IT.
the conviction that they had lost valuable member
and the government who promised TO be useful
want Unfortunately, sickness had prevented his appear
ing much in Court since his appointment TO the office Of
District Attorneys bu whenever he had appeared he had
quite fulfilled all that the bar and the public expected Of
him. He would not make any extended remarks then
but would direct the motion to be entered the Court
adjourned.
SUPERIOR COURT.
Before Hon. Judge Pierrepont.
Mr.. A. OAKEY HALL said that since he had come into
Court he had been informed of the decease Of valued
friend, an able lawyer ripe scholar who had
left his impress upon the Jurisprudence of the agea do
scendant of of the most honored families Of the land
himself highly valued in social circles holding at his
death important office under the national government
He referred to Theodore Sedgwck District Attorney Of the
Southern District Of New York. At another tme-at |
general meeting Of the bar which he supposed would be
held-oder and more competent members Of the profess
NON would speak Of the great merits of the lamented de-
ceased He now moved that out Of respect to the
ry Of Mr.. Sedgwick the Court do now adjourn.
Mr.. JOHN D. SHERWOOD seconded the motion.
The COURT had heard with deep regret the intelligence
3f the death Of Mr.. Sedgwck and in compliance with the
motion made by the bar, would order adjournment,
and that the proceedings be entered on the minutes
SUPERIOR COURT.
Before Hon. Judge Soeson
This branch also adjourned on motion Of Mr. a. G. De-
Forrest out Of respect TO the memory OF Mr.. Sedgwck
TIE SUPREME COURT.
This Court also adjourned after suitable remarks upon
he merits Of the late Mr.. Sedgwck
MARINE COURT.
Before Hon. Judge Thompson.
Ex Recorder TAfMADGE, In this branch of the Court
and announced the death Of United States District
Attorney Sedgwck and after briefly abiding the event,
that OF respect to the memory Of the deceased
The Court do adjourn The motion being seconded by
Mr.. A. r. Lawrence,
Judge thompson few words referred 10 the OCCASION
granted the motion and ordered the clerk TO enter the pro-
cecdngs upon the minutes of the Court.
Before Hon. Judge Mccarthy.
On motion Of Mr.. CouDKRT, which seconded this
Court also out Of respect the memory of
Mr.. Theodore Sedgwick.
We understand that arrangements being made for
general meeting of the members Of the New York bar
Meeting OF German Democrats.
very large and respectable meeting Of German cti-
assembled last night at Humboldt Hall, Forsyth
street. After the general expression Of sympathy with
The serious personal loss which has beaien worthy
Mayor elect the following resolutions proposed and
adopted
Resolved That In the election Of Mr. Fernando Wood We
gioros triumph Of democratic