The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-09
Obituary.
DEATH Or JUDGE NaERsoLL, OF THE UNITED STATES
COURTS.
Obituary.

DEATH OF JUDGE NaERsoLL, OF THE UNITED STATES
COURTS.
Intelligence was received in this city yesterday Of the
death Of Hon. CHAs A. ISoxRsoIl, Judge Of the United
States Court Of Connecticut and Assistant Judge Of this
district Judge seSso had been seriously indisposed
for time past, and his death not wholly
pected he left New York for his home in New Haven
laborg under ness contracted while performing his
Judicial functions in The last which he
heard here without jury the suits Of the great
India rubber controversy between Goodyear and Day,
the Metropolis steamer collision case and the motion for
injunction to restrain the performance OF the drama Of
the "Octoroon"-an OF which remain undecided, as the
Judge has been suffering since his return TO New
Haven.
Judge Ingersol succeeded the Hon. A. T. Judson
assistant Judge Of this district In pursuance OF act Of
Congress- empowering the Chief Justice Of the Supreme
Court of the United States 70 I'LL the place of any resident
Judge who might unable from illness other causes
attend to the duties Judge ngerso was sixty three years
of age, and leaves afectonate and amiabIe widow
formerly Miss sidel, Of New Yorkand three Qhe
eldest at college, to depore the loss Of good husband
and an afiectionate father
Charles Ingersol was we understand formerly Clerk
Of the District Court OF Connectcuhe court in which he
subsequently presided as Judge. His brother was Minis
ter 70 Russia under the government Of President Polk
As jurist, the late lamented Judge considered
and BY bis courtesy and ability rendered himself very
acceptable TO his associate Judges and 70 the bar HIS
loss will be severely felt in this city and there will be,
doubtless meeting Of the profession convened TO ex
press their sympathy at his demise.
The New Haven Journal Of yesterday, in speaking OF
the deceased eaysJudge Dgerso has been suffering for
several weeks from complication Of disorders, which
have baiIed the skill Of the most accomplished physi
clans. He was attacked at first By rheumatic affection
Of the chest the intensity OF which produced fever,
from which his recovery was hardly hoped But his
strong constitution susa,Yed him, and whole commu
nIty gratifed with the announcement that he
convaescent About ten days ago he suffered relapse
ed destroy the hope entertained for his recovery He
has been slowly sinking for several days, and de-
raDgement Of the brain which attacked him on Sun
day destroyed the last lingering hope. he had for.
with his family and attendants upon his condition
with q calmnees which betokened NO fear Of death.
His loss Is public misfortune. He has, since the
death Of Andrew T. Judson, filed the Judgcship Of the
United States Court for this district with distinguished
ability and has also presided in the United States Court
for the Southern district OF New York. during the whole
term Of his ofce In manner which has commanded the
highest admiration Of the bar Of that Stae and city He
was learned upright, firm and IMPARTIAL judge and as
such won the admiration and confidence Of all who knew
him. Previous 10 taking his place on the bench he had
occupied several Offices Of honor In the State and nation
and had enjoyed reputation at the bar equaed By that
Of few lawyers In the State.
DEATH OF MR.. ". 8. DRAYTON
Mr.. W. o. DRAYroS, Esq son Of the late William
Drayton Of South Carolina, and con law Of the late
Mortimer Livingston, died at his residence in Bleecker
street yesterday morning, after protrscted nness.
After the death OF Mr.. Livingston Mr. Drayton was ap
pointed agent Of the New York and Havre Steamship
Company which he held At the time Of hts DEATH Soon
after his marriage with Mss Livingston he resigned the
poeon Of Captain which he held n the United States
navy and devoted his time the study Of literature.
Few In the navy stood higher than Captain Drayton