The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-05-08

sta,e sup, OpuYt died u his residence Ia Utica
haR pass twelve O'Clock on Sunday morning
He Vas native Of Osseso county, and brother Of We
Hon. Levi Bsardslsy. He commenced tho study Of law
IN Rome, Oneida county, vih Hon. Joahua Hathaway
enc Of the carly members Of the bar Of Ousda county
and for many years Surrogate and q The County
Judges In the year 1929 hs represented Oneida county
- The State senste, having been elected BY the demo-
cratic party, and although the younges member Of TIA,
body and considering the that was his FIRST appear
on The stage Of public lhe acknowledged even
BY his political adversaes, that he possessed intellectual
Powers Of the highest srder Contemporary with him IN
the Leghiature Edward p Uvingstsu, Gen. Root,
John A. King, Jacob Sutherland, Heman j. RedAeld and
Walker Bovine. On his retirement from the Senate be
suned active practice in his profession Rome where he
continued until the year 1925 when he removed to Utica
and formed copartnershp with hon Greene Bronson.
While = Rome he was Tor several years District Attorney
In ls27 he was appointed United States Dssrie
xSsn ocs Ss oS0nssa 10 hold un ss~
member OF Congrcss In 1881 TO 1880, In hts term
be was an active supporter 10 show the vaue that was
pat On his Influence IN Congress- 70 only necessary 70
state shai while actively dsch.rgins bis oongrss:ious,
Judge Nsshan Williams Who had become oonsttationay
kadisg jackson democrat, m efficient member Of the
Houe Of Representative and rm supporter Of tho I'D
men q Prssiasni JACKSON waited upon n Bsardsiey
and pressed him 70 remain IN Congress- 70 which he finally
s:oessd and Declined ne Sd, honor ;suasIea him
eui,ar views Of Jackson sdminssaon taking her teSt
10 WAS appointed Attorney General Of the STATE IN paoe
Of Greene C. Bronson, who had been appointed Justice
srss Il 1887 the WasAin0on G6s tie organ Of the ID
mhhua&on, and The 1oeWtng Pos, then an efficient de-
HunYe nn0 DnVv nv linz hauk
anmadverpg wh great severity the course OF these
noneyed corporations II bad the elect in this state 70
produce split in the Albany Regency, the ate Cabinet,
Of which Mr.. Beardsley was member. He reiterated
we sentiments Of the papers alluded %. In 1874,
Supreme Court, 70 succeed dge Cowsn then deceased
Chef Justice with Hsssrs wht.lssey md McKissOck -
associates under the organization 10 close the business
e The old Supreme oour., and retired rom the bench in
tive, when he opened office In New York, he has re-
sided IN Utica. while . member OF Congress Judge
NJ Bsardssy, from the time he commenced public life
until he closed his eyes In DEATH occupied distinguished
position eminent legislator, iaywer and judge He
conspicuous partisan Of the most rigid character
aad friendly to al with whom he associIied, Of whatever
sest or party.
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT.
Before Hon. Judges Nelson Chisf Justice, and SmAley
Intelligence received by ex Chief Justice Bronson,
BY telegraph, yesterday, that his old companion and
friend Judge Besrdsey, had expired about twelve H.
NJ his residence, In Utioa.
Al two O'Clock Judge BRoxsox, Corporation Counsel
nounoed The fact 10 the Court after the disposition Of the
Hicks He said he had received Geographic de.
spach informing him that Judge Bsardsey The Chief
Justice Of the supreme Court Of this State had expired Il
We sdscssd % tears ssd Tia, H. relations towards The
we're such for long course Of years that be
n nktn0 ofth Ia nnora M
The bar, where his merit. would be done justice.
EJudse Rocmvnr. United States District Attorney,
briefly seconded the motion, remaykng that proper
that this court should take event The
cid Supreme Court has ceased exist, 30 nov has IL
present Supreme Court called the Chef Justice Il is nov
scaiered tribunal called By ons name, but consisting Of
cone him 70 ssy anything - 70 he dscous Of tbose
courts but he believed they did mot command the respect
q me old court They now meet TO mourn over the
York, and he hoped that this court would adjourn
cut Of respect 70 mis- memory and that be entered
ne ninusss and copy sent 70 the family Of the do
Shief Justice Nnsox ssd has TIE Court he'd been very
Dash surprssa ~ the announcomcut a. the dcocase Of
mn s,cknsss ust his dssah wss asnounosS BY Judss
Judge bronson and myss were s1misssd % The bar Il
she time, between forty three and forty four years
sn q s oar % Syou he bench
Was . Of sound learning and legal ability, and a.
tanned high distinction at the bar. have served with
In the Of justice, but Associate
and friend. knew his worth his learning, his high
| and his Independence In the fearless discharge Of his
dssy mourn his loss the profession and the public
and shall direct that the Court adjourn out u respect
sopy n me proceeding srsasmitssd % Sis family
Il slgnt token Of the respect IN which he held.
"a the superior oour General ferm, before CHIEF Justice
worth, and Judges nerrcpont and MoncrSef Mr. BID
wmI that the Court adjourn, Of respect
memory Of Chef Justice Beardsey which a,er some
.kpyroprnio remarks, rN complied With
fhe Superior Court trial branches had already adjourn.
d the announcement OF The death BY Mr. George Grh
The Court Of Common Pleas before Judge Daily was on
nouon adjourned, out OF respect the Aie Chief Justice
Bsardsley, and After come feeling remarks Of Court,
lhe motion entered on the minutes
The supreme Court Circuit, before Judge Ingrsham,
lao adjourned out OF respect 10 The memory Of Judge
eardsiey.
SUPREME couKr-GENERAL TERM.
efore hon. Judges Sutherland tch. J.), Mullen and
A. Bonney.
M VIZ. crKm Norra, Al the conclusion Of srgu-
bent, addressed the Court in substance forows-n
70 Court please have been Informed within the last
IN hour Of the death Of former Chief Justice Of this
u fact the last Chef Justice OF This oour, the Homo
samuel % = a usGs md a. Sss =, ss
pc' Justice BeArdsley was Erss Judge Of oaeds county
en- be went q Representative % consres co b.. 80.
IN he elected 70 the offos u Attorney General Of
q ssxte He subsequently went again ~ representa-.
70 70 Congress- ana finally elected Chief Justice OF
.a Sii s,.. ns he Srouass % he sress x Is ia
,al functions great labor and painstAkne, and u 10
ing when such q pasoo1 away from among ne, his
tarture should be duly noticed. I therefore move
Il the Court, adjournms, direct suitable entry 10
made In iB minutes commemorative q the event
Mr.. DAVID DrDtxy FunD " secCnd The motion, and
reed with Mr.. Noyes regarded the ability and In
rir Of the deceased In the discharge Of The duties Of
once advocate, and also towards the people lie
his fortune argue the Last caups with Judge
Ardsley IN the Cour d Appesh. fhis wM ON the last
rsday Friday Of the Last term. He then exhibited
much vitality az any member Of the bar nov present,
1 he was very mucn surprised 10 hear Of his sudden
But Said ne, should call 70 your notice another
den parurs from this hfe-ths, Of GrosGx GrUrxS,
ne age Of eighty three years. He wss the Ncssor Of
bar, eloquent, learned and psnstakne True be w@
I'm of past yesrs and not engaged In scfve business
mi resulted from his ago We all knew him. and i
70 add his name By way IL amendment 10 the motion
loy harmed friend (vho, am sure, VIII thank me Tor
oirg), and 70 move that the Court adjourn out OF re
4 nor the memory Of both u TIE deceased.
ma dirxrtcd su.taLle cuf-x h rusce the