The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-03-20

intelligence Of the death OF George Wood veteran and
eminent member Of the bar announced in our courts
yesterday, which wore adjourned Of respect 10 the
high professional standing and prvaaa virtues OF the do
ceased Hc ded a his residence n Filth avenue In this
city, about one O'Clock the 18th Instant aged seventy
yearR Mr. Wood bad been for nearly years suf
fering from paralysis and Saturday night last awoke
complaining 4 pain In his arm. HIS wife endeavoret 70
sssuage his suffering by rubbing the Affected arm. He
then said that he felt cold his forehead and n
very brief time after that expired George Wood
native Of Burlington, New Jersey, and studied law there
with Richard Stockton, distinguished member Of the
legal profession. He Afterwards established himself In
New Brunawick rising rapidly in bis profession, until, il
perhaps not 700 much to say he became the head Of
Over thirty years ago Mr. Wood removed 10 the city OF
New York, where he entered almost ut once into
very extensive practice. His fame soon became wide
Spread and, although distinguished advocate yet
bis greatest reputation was due to bis pre- eminent ability
In the argument OF questions Of law before the bench In
10 @ .,s y sns ~. Gs e
cases In equity, George Wood was probably, not
passed BY any contemporary at the bar in this or any
reasoning, and wonderful cearnes and comprehensive
mess In dealing with the most intricate and obscure sub
jects, was the admiral Of all who heard him, and
placed bim IN the foremost rank OF professional attain
mept. Mr. Wood did not aim at rhetorical display; he
WAS sound, sod, argumentative, forcible ogcal, de-
theory Of legal opponents but with sne mild persuasive
banduees Of his logic seldom failed 70 convince the
tribunal % b before 20 which he appeared
mind IN which Mr. Wood appeared were the controversy
Of the Hicksiestwo branches Of the Society Of Friends
xoversy the question to whether the Revised Statutes
forbid un 70 charitable Institutions, the great Methodist
es .
and many othera Mr.. Wood, always conservative In
politics, presided at the great Union meeting at Castle
active part n iorvsrdss Ss OBJECT % Of sSs co%sss
Though rendered seat on the United States bench and
The nomination to. Governor Of New Jersey, Mr. Wood
that which bis own industry in his profession insured
him. He ct all times commanded large fees, and died
isrs including extensive real estate In South Brooklyn
where he resided for some time alter he first came 10 this
State
After many years of successes In the courts Of the
States Of New JeTy and New York. and in the Supreme
Court Of the United States Mr. Wood was stricken about
mated in his death &c leaves widow two s,us and
several daughters. One daughter married to Mr.. Ger
rard, Of Cincinnati, and another 70 Mr.. walh, Of
Philadelphia; the rest are unmarried. One son 10
a surgeon ia the United States army The other has
adopted the profession OF which his honored father was
Preparations are being made 10 hold regular meeting
Of the legal profession d which appropriate resolutions
will be adopted and Impressions Of sympathy avowed by
his brethren Of the Bar.
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT.
Before Hon. Judge smaly.
MARCH loNr G. Il. Hunt, Assistant United States Dis
ict Attorney, addressing the Court said that he had
heard this ,nornpg that venerable and very eminent
member Of tnepscession, Mr. csoree Wood, died ycses
day In This city, at advanced age. BE profound
lawyer having very extensive practice In all tho Courts
Of this State In the United States, and In the Supreme
Court Of the United States His reputation was national
one and he was considered the father Of the profession
but for few years past he unhappily acted by H.
ness, which withdrew him from active business He en-
joyed high personal character he possessed great
pciy, he perfectly bonest and held exalted posi-
ton as . lawyer and 8 citizen. BE (Nr. Huat) moved
that this Court ourn out Of respect h the memory of
Mr. Wood and that an entry be made in the minutes 10
Mr.. Clinton seconded the motion. That George Wood
one Of the foremost OF thn State 10 conceded by
had attained before many Of the present members had
entered upon their duties while others yet young
At the bar He was, in fact, the Webster Of the New
York bar
The Court had not had the privilege Of personal ac
quainsnce with Mr.. Wood, and knew him only by repu-
snS the OF the DsS Sac. % hs
known as gentleman of hightoned and manly reputa
ton snd was but just that this tribute should be paid
the memory Of one who go well deserved the respect of
The Court then adjourned and the motion was ordered
to be entered on the minutes.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
Before Hon. Judge Belts.
Hen J. j. RoossvELT United States District Attorney,
announced to the Court bre but appropriate terms the
lAment6d GCatH OF MI Geo. WOOD an Old and n0uOred
member OF the profession; was customary occasions
Of this kind do honor the memory Of their deceased
brethren by suspendpg the business Of the courts and
he moved that, IN this instance, we should mark our
of the loss Of eminent the profession by
adournDg for the day. and entering the motion and
ton OF the Court on the minutes.
Mr. c. BENEDICT seconded the notion and felt that II
was tribute due TO one who had for many years
tsined high position in the foremost ranks Of the New
York bar.
Judge BErrs fully concurred In the remarks Of the
learned District Attorney and the seconder Of the motion
Mr. Wood was man Of great eiuence In bis profession,
Of deep study, learning and undoubted ability was
but proper and uet when such died, that tribute
should be paid 10 his memory asuspension Of busness
therefore ordered that the Court adjourn, and
that notice to that effect be entered the minutes
SUPREME couRT-sPEcIAL TERM.
Before Hon. Judge Ingraham.
Mr. RUTHERFORD rose 10 announce the sad intel.
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ments Of the bar, whose life needed no eulogy His
virtues widely known not only In the United States,
adorned his profession be moved that the Court do
adjourn.
please, Mr. Wood my associate In this 1.-THE New
Haven Railroad Schuyler stock case set down for the
dayl from is commencement He has been my associate
in this controversy ever since tho controversy arcse and
~ your may well conceive have always been
ctedDgy deerous that be should have been with us until
terminated. It's success has been IN great measure
due 10 bm and no feel the loss Of his assistance
and nses than do. His death has left me,
great extent almost alone In this controversy, having
on
remey desrous TO proceed with this case TO have il
closed 90 soon ~ may be. do not however, mean even
to insinuae Suggestion that do not desire the motion
which has been made should be complied with. have
the greatest possible wish 10 pay ali hitting respect TO the
memory Of one 30 distinguished - Mr. Wood, who has
been for so many years acknowledged the head Of the
bar therefore concur In the motion which has been
made, and ask respectfully that your honor will yield
sent 10 IT,
The Judge stated that he had always looked up TO Mr.
Wood with The greatest respect and admired him for his
talents ns lawyer and virtues He granted the
motion, and directed the order to be recorded.
SUPREME COURT CIRCUIT.
Before Hon. Judge Bonny.
On motion OF Mr. RICHARD GOODMAN, who hsd been
eighteen years partner Of the deceased, this court ad
ourned out Of respect TO the memory Of Mr. Wood Mr.
Goodman spoke in high terms Of the legal requirements Of
the ceceased veteran OF the profession, and especially Of
bis urbaniy and the command which he had always
bis temper in the most trying emergencies.
Mr.. IARoorE seconded the motion.
Judge EoSSr ooncurred In the remarks and the usnees
Of The request and accordingly ordered the court 70 stand
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