The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-11

Death Of Another Member Of the Bav.
Mr. JOHN o. BuAmARp, . member OF the New York
bar died ~ his residence In Fourth srees on Monday
evening, after very brief illness, OF rheumatic neuralgia
which reached The head and the heart Mr.. Burchard
was native Of Monroe county, and came 70 New York
about fifteen years ago, when he commenced studying
law with James I. Brady, Esq,, in whose Office he re-
maiaed as associate up 70 the time Of his death Pre-
vous to his coming 10 this city Mr. Barchafd for
time Private Secretary 10 the Governor Of Illinois lie
man OF fine literary taste, and possessed, a, the
time OF his decease library Of and valuable mis-
cellaneous books He was a sound lawyer, though he
seldom appeared advccate he was OF amable dis
position and always proved himself stesdfas and SIN
sere friend. Mr. Burchard unmarried. The Court
OF Common Pleas and the Marine Court adjourned out Of
respect his memory, after suitable remarks, but most
OF the other Courts had adjourned for want Of business
before the announcement OF his demise could be made
The funeral win take place this day "wednesday at two
In the Common Pleas before Judge Brady, Mr. Oakley
Hail. suitable and feeling remarks, moved the adjourn
ment OF the Court in respect 10 the mory OF Mr.
Burchard. He paid high tribute to his worth as a
not generally known amongst the profession other
lawyers, II from the fact OF his mdness Of de
meanor hs unobu and his professional duties
being more in the Office than in the courts.
Judge aay bore testimony To the good qualities Of the
deceased, and spoke evidently under feelings OF deep
emotion He said in conclusion, Mr. Burchard Of
fine intellect OF and varied information OF
great promise He exhibited SOCIAL qualities most
genial possessed kind heart and sincere friend
knew him org and intimately, and participate largely in
the regret with which his numerous friends have
ceived the sad intelligence Of his death.
The following entered On tho mnutes:-" Mr.
Hail. for the members Of the bar attendance the
jourpment Of this Court tbs day. having announced the
death Of John Burchard, counsellor Mt law and hav
requested that this Court for The bar, will express
upon its minutes the earnest regret felt for the loss Of
gentleman universally beloved by his associates for
many exce,ng legal qualities often displayed 10 this
Court and rare union OF courtesy generosity and in
tegrity universally acknowledged and the COURT
ring the entry made the Courts tribute
to the deceased, well in compliance with ther
quest
The Court then adjourned to Thursday morning.
MARINE COURT.
Before Hon. Judge Maynard.
On motion and after appropriate remarks, this court
was adjourned in consequence Of the death Of Mr. Bur-
chard
Before Hon. Judge Aker.
Mr. F. Byrre, in becoming terms eulogzed the deceas
ed lawyer and man, and moved that OF respect
10 his memory, the Court adjourn for the day.
Judge Alker spoke of Mr. Burchard as . gentleman
with whom be had been well acquainted, and said that
fully concurrng IN the erogy that had been passed upon
his memory he would der that the Court be adj0urned
and the proceedings entered on the minutes.