New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-04-17
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A cervmony OF , novel. and, we believe unprccc-
dcncd character took place yesterday In tb General
Tenn room The bust OF Mr.. Charles O'Comr. long a
leading lawyer Of tins District was presented 90 ~o S
rrcmo Court The time was fixed for O'Clock. and AZ
that six OF tine Judges N the supreme Court beside
Judge DAILY Of the Common Pleas. and many the lead
ing lawyers OF the city were present ,
Christian T. Morrison. on behalf OF the Committee, sad
MAY 1t please the Court although not member OF the
bar yet becomes my duty 10 appear before you, as the
Chairman of the Committee Of Presentation who have
charge Of the bust of Charles OConOr esq which now
m This ROOM and behalf of the gentlemen who caused
il 10 DO executed "a list OF whose now hand TO
your honor, to make u formal transfer oil II 70
tins Court now ask that 1t be accepted,
and that its acceptance be entered upon tho minutes
The Hon. Richard O'GOrman has kindly consented TO
express on this occasion the sentiments OF the donors ot
this testimonial
Mr. OQOrmap afier stating that the call upon him was
somewhat sudden said that he chceruy Obcyed the call
of the Committee and hiS own impulses To any young
man setting before himself as an object IN life the obtain
ing Of p6smous reputation The legal profsso ola not
even those giving bat mOmcntary qualification, were
more fortunate in this respect The voice Of sweet
singer gave her reputation, and perhaps immortality IL
was remarkable how few OF the great lawyers OF ages
gone by had obtained enduring memory. although the
profession to whichcy belong rs necessary useful ana
honorable any. II therefore, peculiarly proper
that the bar should do what they could 10 imnortaze
those who honorcd and gave distinction TO the profession
Il was pleasant to think that ho was sti living and act
ing among perhaps but beginning his NE IN rs new
grander phase II would he pleasant to point out those
features to the younger members OF the future When
he should have passed away they could tell the younger
members that this man equipped for every forensic
combat whose intellectual weapon was keen Drlgh
and stainless and its blow was strong ~ Bayaas II
used with Bayards courtesy, by ono WIN bay"iu
motto teur e. sans reProcne soordcd tho o,on
that IL be received 10y the Court.
ExJudge PerrepOnt alluded to the delicacy Of the task
of sncnEii1g Of man still living among us with whom
they were In associations of social c and sometimes in
hostile forensic conflict 10 was even more delicate
matter 10 speak before the marble likeness that seemed
10 hear every word and whose close drawn lip seemed TO
threaten severe rebukc TO any eulogy Tho day would
LAWYER the LOFTY character and the fearless integrity OF
the man Mr. Pierrepont then alluded to tho silver urn
presented to Mr. OConnor some years ago. That was
kept by him of his most precious household pos
sessions This bust they desired to have placed where It
could he and the desire OF the younger members OF
the Bar TO know tho appearance OF one so hOnored graft
fled.
GENTIIMEN OF THE COMMITTEE: This noble specimen
Of statuary il cordially accepted by the Judges OF inc
Supreme Court III tins DlsIlcl whom nave Tue nohoI
OH this occasion 10 represent The gentlemen OF the bar
admiration and esteem for the genius and Learning OF one
Of their number who Inns attained, ana worihiy occupies
the front rank IN the profession TO which we belong 90
eqIa 10 the forum which II Is 10 adOrn 10 the ART
ist skill has well executed their design aud TO
pSSoics ns be hso Of the TeDown which
belongs Charles OCOnor has grown step 10y step before
us. We delight to do him honor RecolleetiOns Oh
forensic achievements oi brl,ant oraloy, " hrf p,
searching after truth from reluctant or adverse Wit
ncsses. Of cOgcnt reasoning of the play OF Wit ANA sar
casm, and of the eluditlon OF inc auvochie, Mtenn
turn our vision 10 these wellknOWn lhtanehs'
This Is not occasion for review ~ the NE or aceve-
ments OF our friend israee Is not yet finished ana ms
will bc distinguished by new contests IN the cause
OF Justice We receive this g as becoming oxen OF
your respect for the lawyer ana the man ana OF your
gard for the forum in which viii be placed TO De- there
which will hereafter De the OF much Of your Legal
labors will be fitting t1blature for the statue to wch
You viii 80 frequently turn Mr OConor i our ooie,
Dorary; we know him personally. Unlike the bukts aud
PORTRAITS of the iusriOus dead for whose achievements
we turn TO the page OF history this marble i awe Win
socaons OF tho acts and thoughts Of the hvngad the
cherished memories of Judges and members ~ the bar OF
our own times deceased. We viii not Forget tlat IN
future years those who succeed VIII study that
markabe head, replcte with elevation oi Thought ana
SENTIMENT with undivided interest. viii close, gentle.
men with the wish that this marble may be as perpetual
As e marble edifico where 10 Is about 10 he Placed Ihc
bust accepted by the Supnmc Court ana an entry OF
IFS acceptance will be made In the minutes.
The ordinary business Of the Court was then resumed
THE ERIE POOf.-DIsCIfARGE OF 1uE DEFENDANTS
IRON ARREST.
Stewart Agt Drew and oiheTs
In This casc-n which IL will be remembered the
defendants Drew Fisk and Bclden. were arres ed ON
charge that tho former had dcfraudcd one leonard
Umyck eut az his share Of the profits Of stock operation
or pool In Erie In which he interested, ana Fisk and
Beden charge that they had cOnnyed AT orat least
concealed Mr. Drcw's nctiOuthe defendants nae been
discharged from arrest on the ground that thy were
partners OF IIuyck. whose interest Is represented ny
stewart and that order Of arrest VIII not therefore lie
The following is Judge Barnards opinion;
kThe papers show that the persons, phintFtHnd ue'
PENDANTS. placed certain sum of money IA DrcNs hands
ia operatc in Erie Railroad stock They were 10 share
the loss and divide the profits TINS cement wouh
constitute Them a. far as this TRANSACTION j. concerned,
partncrs Consequently one person could not get an
order of arrest against - cOpariner for failing 10 pay
over his share the profits The paper show large
sums OF money coming Ia the plaintiff from Drew HIS
remedy is by action for AL accounting Motion granted
on defendants stipuating not 10 sue plaintiff.
u. ID. 4 u. Field for motion; Birlscye a Crosby, for
uainiiff. ODpOssd.