The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-31

duties Of the Nayoralsy in this city; and all con
gratusts ourselves with he undoubng that
be Will bring 70 that position the high intellect The calm
Judgment ana the persevcring Industry which
have -. attended the performance OF all his Ia
Scrs wf1sa pc was on tho bench where your
Honor also presde II has been my good fortune 70 be
present when he wns d.scharsing his official functions,
not only whore .--s counsel but where the
defence conducted by 0shel gentlemen OF the bar
feel that capable OF apprccaffEthe high quail
% h az H. same cass o sn
sxertions Ill not always attend the execution by
him Of every public duty with which ho may at any
his character Any who thinks that in the capacity
Of Mayor no win for one Instant or at any Tine be
swerved by the political influences which att nd bcset
that position Win discover that be h under an erro
impression about who, ~ magistrate, has at
all times and vii at all times prove % be discrnina
any earth wha, natural qualities and what
acquisitions arc essential tho discharge Of the very
high and responsible dutes resting upon you as they
did for many years upon my friend Hoffman He very
much in who sDpposes that tho Judge presiding IN
criminal tribunal TO protect the community against
deprcdations property and aggressons on liberty,
health life Is qualified for that high position BY mere
education in tho law He may be sever 80 learnedto
his mind the subtlest distinctions OF criminal urspru
dence may be clear the sunlight at the brightest
noon OF summer dayand yet he may not possess the
other requs ties essential 70 the discharge Of the various
duties dovoving upon him. He must have n knowledge
OF human naturo he must have trained himself TO the
observation OF It's pccularties; he must not be unac
quainted with the temperament OF men, he must know
something about the temptations and trials OF lie him
SELF and be must know how TO exercise severity and
Kindness and 70 apply neither except where il is Justly
with the course Of the Recorder will say that he
permitted the mildest or most genial Influences
OF his excellent character TO interfere with severity
when that due 10 public interest," did he permit
mcred mercy TO be put aside under circumstances
a. the dictate Of technical He and
by disease or age very clear perceptions the soundes
sense, great capacity TO appreciate marshaed and de-
tailed facts and very observable power TO make that
entirely clear which ignorance might disor eophsry
might dscoor He applied these great qualities to the
protection OF innocence well the punishment Of
the guilty think / am warranted in SAYING, and I
believe my brethren in the profession will all agree
with me, that surpassed him in tho exercise
Of all these qualities for the public good. l am
happy TO say these few words this interesting OCCASION
in the presence Of auditors who like your Honor,
capable OF appreciatng and sympahizlng with what
say. And without presenting any formal resolution, /
would take the liberty suggest that proper entry
be made the records OF this Court in memory Of VIVA.
we transact in these few minutes devoted TO honored
magistrate and an esteemed friend. am happy 10 do
this in presence Of your Honor who has 10 long dis
charged The duties OF the position the r-
buna 10 the entire satisfaction Of the public. know
that you win cheerfuy In the proposition that
make, and that all Of win unite in expressing ad
mraton for the Recorder our great regret that he s
going from u.s. his fellow citizens in another
position OF dignity and TO hope that hereafter 50 long
he appears in public station, that he may add lustrc
TO his already brilliant reputation
REMARKS OF DISTRICT ATTORNEY HALL.
Mr.. Hail. the District Attorney, said:May II please
the Court friend has spoken for the bar II should
nd heart Of the retiring member OF this court should
be but gliding refined gold and do not rise to add any
thing In that respect And yet speaking know do
for the officers OF this court for its clerks ts Official
stenogrspher s reporters and all who are like myself
less officially connected with tho court and In
the presence Of the High Sheriff OF the County, may
in behalf Of my fellow officials Of this court in heartily
secondng this proposition Of my learned friend far
amend II ask that your Honor direct that the official
stenogrsphcr furnish the clerk of this court the
marks which he has made that they may be put upon
the minutes And yet cannot take my seat without
~
which, perhaps, only the clerks Of this court, your
Honor and myself could ssythat there could be but
few Ike the Recorder who Is leaving who could
in the closet-n that official intercourse which he must
necessarily have, ofen of private and confidential
nature in regard 10 the business of the courtdeplay
80 many noble qualities Of the heart say nothing Of the
head for my friend has spoken OF those In his charity
towards all men, in hts malice towards nome In his tenn
wa IN ns .
must be had when there were extenuating circum-
stances-in short. in respect TO all the intercourse
Honor appreciate those wen, for you know them
wel rnyssR therefore could not tako my seat
r Wy s. friends na without
moro.
REMARKS OF JUDGE RussEL.
JUDGE RusSel Sad:-I fully concur In all the learned
gentlemen have said in relation tho merits Of the
tirng Recorder and feel that they have not said too
much but have only paid just tribute 70 his merits,
both faithful public officer and earnest citizen.
Tho people Of this city by almost unanimous vote,
placed him on this bench Recorder Of the city and
county nav YORK. Anu bno came peopie, NJ
chsTtsr election endorssd the same able energetic and
prompt OF action pursued by him all occasions
while acting in that capacity In the administration 81 the
meved him. and have deprived this Of his valuable
services his sage counsel and his eminent ability But
they havo done 90 only elevate him to more impor
TAM p0eition they made him the executive Officer
and head Of the municipal aIhs Of this great city We
al feel that on the LIST Of January next we shn
have . learned and energetic odcer TO protect
thu chartered rights Of this great metropolis, and
hst bis course q sc'on win he such ~ TO meet the ap
snen. ere rejoicing in his elevation am free 20 con
fess that do enter into the ame spirit for regret
do 30 because cannot forget that darng tho time
have been associated together on this bench our 70
stione have been the most friendly les'Ant ~nd se
cemm0catlng That We have rarely 6rsred a any ~
the questions Of law arising 10 shs San 90 Ia
the management o. the affairs OF the comt ssres
because know shall lose mos, oearireak esrncd
associate, and one whose place Il ~ih r. - = al
therefore take my leave 81 him ~i.t asef wwfet and
that In the administration of the n<r duties Ia
W about to assume he may be Fncrtsai be las
nsen 10 the diseharge o. hs judicial duss hefe 1hs
ate testimonial q the respect which have Nfr enter
tanned and sha entertain FOR the honorable John
Hoffman, Recorder Of the city and county Of New York.
| TIE COURT oPrs on NEW YEARS Diy-SoTIcs
90 JURORS.
The January term OF The General Sessions win com
mence ON New Year's Day. when his Hohcr the City
Judge win preside The law provides that tho oouri
be opened the first Monday OF the term, but the
jurors summoned 20 appear a. thai time need not attend
| iii Tuesday morning.
Upon the adjournment OF the court select number Of
gentlemen consisting Of the Judges Of the Supreme and
sSpsor Gou5 ansshsa ~ lawyers w. m. ana
office repaired by invitation OF Mr. A. Oakley Hall, tc
the Grand Jury room, where splendid d.jcusr wa'
prepared IN honor Of the retiring Recorder After The
company had abundanty refreshed the inner man, Mr.
Hall, hts usual ieictoue style, proposed the health d
Recorder Hoffman which was responded 70 BY the Mayor
elect In . numerous and genial speech Judge Davies
Of the Court Of Appeals, paid high compliment 10 the
sdrcal barring % tho Recorder and TO the great ability