The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-07
The Death OF Nicholas Hill, OF Albany.
MEETING OF THE NEW YORK BAR.

There wasa large meeting Of the New York Judiciary
and members Of the bar held yesterday at about az
O'Clock in the Supreme Court express their sympathy
at the death of Mr. Nicholas Hill prominent member OF
the bar at Albany, and who has been some occasions
professionally engaged in this city Several OF our
Judges and most Of the distinguished members Of the
New York bar were present
The meeting called to order by Mr.. John McKeou
who moved tina. the Hon. Judge Nelson Of the United
States Circuit Court, take the chair.
Judge NELSON taking the position of President said:
Gentleman Of the Barwe have met pay our respects
to the memory Of deceased brother Nicholas Hill,
whose sudden death occurred within few days past.
have known Mr.. Hill ever since he into the pro-
fsssion and have witnessed his bors and advance 70
New York bar He was man Of bright intellect and Of
the indeatgabe industry-an industry and devo-
ample for the junior members OF the barr and eminent
and distinguished his professional career, he
Iii death and
presiding over meeting Of his professional brethren to
do honor to his remains.
Belts, United States District Court Roosevelt Presiding
Justice Of the supreme Court Bosworh Chief Justice Ok
Pleas. be appointed vice Presidents Carried.
On motion of Mr.. hDwKIL, Messrs. Tracey and Lord
Ex Judge EDMoNDs then offered the following for
Resolved, That in the death Of Nicholas H an eminent
counsel in court Of d1ni resorts, the profession
throughout the whole State have 10 depore the of
brother endeared 70 most OF them by professional we'll
as personal relations, and whose exalted merits law
yer were known TO and estimated by ALL
Resolved, That in the recollection Of his untirng indus
try, his uniform courtesy Of department, his sterling in-
egry and the acuteness and expansion Of his legal mind
he has left memorial Of professional attributes worthy
alike Of our admiration and our imitation.
Resolved, That We deeply sympathse with the Judges
OF the Court Of Appeals and with brethren OF the par
at the capital in the loss which they and we have ahke
sustained and we will unite with others in asking az
mon regard to his memory. ,.,~
Resolved, That be committee on behalf OF the par
Of New York 10 communicate TO that Court the
\ Mr. CHAs OCoyoR seconding The resolutions spok0
with much feeling and eoquence OF his deceased friend,
Who in point of fidelity to his Client mad no superior,
and Who in pout Of eoQuence and legal acumen had no
eouai Mr. OConor then proceeded TO narrate few
features in the life Of Mr. Hill who was born In 1905, and
At tho age Of twelve years went forth from his fahsr's
house to his own fortune, but NOT admitted 70
the bar until he had reached the age Of twenty.hree
years. He sought office, though he frequently held
official positions. Mr. OCouor then spoke or Hls Re-
por and with much eoquence roceeded speak Of the
deceascd's virtues as man and his brilliancy as
lawyer.
Mr. GERARD followed bearing his need Of respect 10 the
memory and character Of Mr.. Hill.
Mr.. JAMES T. BRADY next spoke in Of those strains
Of eloquence and beauty OF language for which he
celebrated. He bore willing witness 10 the eminent
Intellectual and moral character of hts deceased fends
and N passing, reccunted of the names Of the re-
Gently dead members Of Tho New York bar whose los
they had all deplored -,
Mr. s. P NASH, who studied in the Office Of Mr. HiIs
made some remarks the Of tho deceasea a'er
which the resolutCus were unanimously adopted. -
ExJudge DEAN moved that copy 2, RUG ,cs''a''" 'e
forwarded to the femly OF Mr. III. osr.eu. :, >..s
EyJudge Eamcncs ex Judge y N, ana Ar ?. = Nssn,
were nppojued as committee cspperintanu the prnan8
Of .he resolutions. The meeting then adJournea'