The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-04-19
THE LATE DANIEL S. DICKINSON.
Meeting OF the Transformations and
Adaresses.


Meeting OF the Bar-Resoiuttons and
Adaresses.
The Bar Of New York assembled in very large numbers
yesterday, in pursuance Of public CALI testify the
sense entertained by the legal profession at the loss they
had in the death Of the Hon Daniel s. Dickn
son. United States District Attorney In this city
Among the prominent gentlemen present were Major
General Dix Chief Justice Davies Of the Court Of Ap
peals, ExJudge Moncrief Edwards Pierepont William
n Evars, Samuel g. Courtney, Marshal Murray, Judge
Davis, United States District Attorney Slliman of Kings
county Judge Msson United States Commissioners Bett
Osborne, Newton Chas K Kirkland and Metcalf Judges
Jones, Mcneil, DAILY, Sutherland, Ex-Judges Peabody,
Allen, Bosworth, Ex-Rscorder Tallmadge, Ex-United
States District Attorney John hcKeon, Judge Backus
James I. Brady, Edwin W. stoughton, Captain Toone,
H. Lepaush Counsel TO the Prussian government and
others
Mr.. EDwARDe PRRxroST called the meeting to order,
and nominated Judge Belts Of the United States Dis
trict Court, q Chairman which was agreed to.
Mr.. E. ". SroU0nroS nominated the following Vice
Observation-Disclosures shpman, Benedict Davies Bar
nard, Robertson, Daily, Davis and Mason
hessrs. Samuel r Blatchford and James c. Spencer
were nominated Secretaries So
Mr.. PIzRRsPoM then proceeded to address the meet
ing he said il might not be known 70 those who were
not intimately acquainted with Mr. Dickinson that
within the last four years no had become religious
man and united with the church, He had long been
married, and just i've days before his death he
gave better insight into his inner life, in a
any heightened speech 1t proposed that these feel
ing lines which he wrote to his wife but few days
prior to his DEATH II he anticipated the approach
Of his end should be read here they have peculiar
interest this sad The speaker then read the
lines referred to ~ SLOW impressive vo Se when at
audience also exhibiting symptoms of deep interest and
feeling. Mr.. Pierrepont resumng his remarks, said
Mr. Chairman on behalf Of the members OF the bar we
propose TO sacred memory the virtues Of the
deceased and that faint tribute Of their respect TO
the late Daniel Dickinson the Bar of York adopt
the following resolutions
Resolved, That by the sudden death OF Daniel s Dckin
:o While In n s nd s a ss e Of M
Of It's brightest ornaments and the Of one OF
cognse example Of Jealous fearless and able ad
man. That shall ever remember him a man OF en-
alss or # aaa sympathy With low
n as an one % the Si wH~ V an
relation Of private NE faithful loving and beloved
hqnorsbly dsd as always upright courteous and Just
to s hss sSs We n S and
deceased ind mingled with our sorrow eonsaon from
the country the good Of hi. fellow mem
sas n ss With hs @ @
chIsans hope , ct a sorious immortality
.sss Sy 1%sis @
and that copy OF these resolutions be published In
The resolutions were put to a and carried.
Judge BoswoRrH the Superior Court next addressed
the meeting He said sly mpathzing with the family
and friends Of the deceased and sharing the respect
which aquaintances and friends entertained for him,
cannot but regret that my ability not commensurate
with desire to do justice TO the merits Of deceased
lawyer, citizen and statesman. Judge Bosworth
then referred TO the early life and history OF Mr. Dckn
son. briefly sseching his public ana political career and
the Offices he nlled with talent and ability up the
moment OF his unexpected death. His death made the
tnnftv in llf ch ha ad sad a. S,f..S
day last his remains were taken TO be inferred
In the cemetery of the town where he had resided
long with increasing honor All business suspended
private dwellings well public buildings were draped
in mourning. All classes of thecommunity were waiting
the arrival OF nis remains, and to accompany them,
dence No need be said to illustrate the affection
ate regard cherished for him by those who knew him
than their grief for his death. Men who admired
aud respected him without having entered
his dwelling may desir to know something of
his life in the relation Of husband and
father Mr. Dickinson was man Of do:nest habits
and tastes. He hosptabe without the slightest
attempt at osten,atous display He was emphntically
affect onate father mindful Of the and
happiness or his ch dren who reciprocaied his love
with seadfast ascyon and the most personal
respect 70 thu perceived widow aud afflicted children
snd relatives there must the consolat that the
husband father and trend has gone his rest
aC,er well spent liie full Of years and honors They
have the cheering consolat on that he died the we'll
assured hope of higher and happier lie beyond the
| grave.
Mr. CRAREs X HeKL.Np was the next speaker and
in The course OF his remarks dwclt particularly
upon Nr. ncAinsOns Efforts 20 sustain the
and preserve the mon when both were greatly nper-
illcd. Notwithstanding the many eveniful phases Of
political life through which be passed. Mr. Dickinson
considered the 10th Of April 1851 the memorable day
OF his life Iha, the day OF the great uprising
York when not less than two hundred housand people
irrespective Of class and political association. as
sembled to express their devotion to the coun-
tyr and the Union, and 10 protect the republic
asains, the assault made upon IL AZ Fort s'mter
Mr Dickinson travelled two hundred miles for the sole
purpose Of attending that meeting And when he got to
the meeting, in addition 10 the patriotism he felt his
Nhs.N NFatN Tod LHfta
people and hehoding the statue Of Washing.
ton the Tag which had waved Sumter and
which had been brought 81 the meeting By Major
Anderson HIS speeh on the occasion was one
of toe greatest efforts II his lfe and DID
much TO and The people in their deter
nination 20 put down the rebellion. No in any
position Of lie in Ibis country did during the four
years Of war TO maintain and preserve the Union than
Mr. Dickinson. Take him NJ in all, he was
qualihedy entitled TO the esteem and gratitude OF his
country
General DIX the next speaker who closed a very
beautiful and eloquent euogy with the following
words;-But, sir | must not draw too largely on tie
indulgence the gentlemen assembled here NV pur
pose 20 offer N the breiest manner my tribute 70
the common stock of sadnes for the sudden death Of
the departed statesman and u sympathy with his sor
row friends Whom We pass in review tho varied Incl
dents of his lfehs youth OF and perseverlng
labor his manhood " oicol and forensic ACTIVITY his
public serre the social pos ton he occupied his
ter years The we'll earned reward Of half century Of
unremug toll, and, above al, hs fidelity the cas.
OF the nion through o.! vci.situdcs-by co1cliaon rs
long - There "a- any mop" OF peaceful solution Of
sectional controversy, and by geaons and patriotic de-
voton TO the government when ~ threat
enei hy force, may truly say that remarkable man
has gone from among US and that his Is dstn.
guishoi example OF successful effort wei. directed and
well sustained, in the acquisition of official and proes-
sl0nl fame.
Mr.. JAMES 7. BRADY made very neat aud eloquent
address In referring TO the beanf1l limos OF poetry
written by Nr Dickinson and addressed his wife but
few DAYS previous ~ his death aud which Mr. Pierre.
pon: read 20 the meeting no said told wha,
delighted 20 hear that almost the last Of Mr. Dickin
sons life that could properly be communicated tho
pubic ear was that N this sprnstIme, with the vision
OF hs sick wife before him, he out not among
the children OF the fields, whom tho poet 40
BEAUTIFULLY calls the stars of earth TO make cluster
OF flowers place her delicate hand bet no culled
them 81 hts heart, and he has gone unto tho
presence OF his Maker with odor OF that Intellectual
bouquet pervading his soul. He (Mr Bradyl WA SURE
that their deccase friend had deep aud instructed
sense of responsibility TO Him,
who wrh equal eye God OF all
hero perish and sparrow fall
And know from hts love Of poetry he have road