New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-03-10

oveh VI in9ro s u All the good out Of 1t that
could Mr. Lord carried nrmness "nI b,t nGeM1b .S
espoused / shall not, Mr.. President trespass much
longer Your time; Du u, sd and aaectI" for
him has hnt increased have never known any conduct
n s @ ar professional that could not honestly APP
OF P h hest example-honesy commend the hest
| example 20 young lawyers OF to-day 40 not seek
IN nut tint or color upon his life and conduct or CLAIM
maj il is more than human viii not say mat there are
not faults and bemshes in the casual intercourse OF The
bar, of society IN him, as III any one else ter MAY
have been that 10 excite criticism but DO mean 10 say
| that there purpOse-nO deliberate act-iheie was
| no settled and adopted principle OF cOn1uoJ Jnlt
was not OF the highest character and Of the
most important influence in the conduct OF ms affairs
and such as every member OF the bar 9gn wen WISH
could have been observed universally. MI LORD acuhg
upon the belief that the law is one OF the aDeral pro
LESSONS adopted course which, ID view va .no SeIS
large increase Of professional cnouments Wc we now
about us, might be worthy " attention; alluue 10
the TACT OF the moderation OF ms charges nc enca ne
leyed that the profession OF law should De we n.o
pursuit Of gain. lie felt aud recognized that the
profession was hOefM one, aud th"s 10 ro
wards were the service of the public, o genera
interest in tho care of mems affairs and IN the honor nt
attended the ability to be the advocate Of sce ana ihe
defender Of the wronged think that throuShont ms
whole life he cOnscentionsly ana tholOnghy au
the lawyer should be prOporonate TO the service he per
formed in every case rupOn any other standard
than what would furnish suitable support aeeofulng 10
the customs Of societyHand give an opportunity 10 pro
vide against want and the msOTunes ana Nlesstuues Oh
life think, MrPresdent that there has not always Deen
observation Of this rule as there might be WIN Denc1t
10 ne pIpIeSslOh MT ioIu was dIso PfOInpu III az M
dealings with the question OF expenses OF nOney|H an
easy question 10 manage In the affairs Of life lie was
destinations, penurOns; always liberal, al
ways generous, always honest In the eXernas OF me- ne
seemed to me IN this matter To present model The
few last years have reminded us that ms acuye ana
vigorous mind and frame were beginning To yeld 10 the
touch OF time, and to the power OF 9eedS, ~ nav
Withdrawal gradually nom employment: we nave peen
glad 10 see how apparently he was enjoying cheerune
and conversation III f9ll possession OF ms 1eiGc
faculties, and the great enjoyment that MS socla au
domestic position furnished We have failed 70 find that
this beautiful life with all its strength and all its charms,
when touched finally by the hnger OF decay passes away
like garment freted by the moth But IT Is when III us
example his life is not affected by any decays not
reted by any coOsion it is completes II Is secure 1t
muny, Of the public. may say that personal ana pr
waite griefs attend my relation 70 his loss. -,.....
In the funess OF grief we apt TO dwell upon the
beautiful TRAITS Of character OF our lost associate As
lawyers. the chief perhapshe charm p the NE OF
refused one Of lie highest udicai positions in this state
from a sense of duty lis profession. His career as
lawyer is remarkable one that We are Leu 10 wonder
whether it not from the gift of mental faculties 80
biS success toreeone concuson He had not only mar
Vicious industry and system, but he had quiet, unpre
tcntiOus way Of sciZng at the very vital principle oI
The case and so tfuthfuy presenting IL
IN the weight Of evidence lie had no reconceNGd the
DRY Of the facts of which he sought 10 establish IN
despite OF evidence His commenced shortly after
the death of Lord Mansfield. and the first part Of his ca
reerthe first third part OF twas cotcmpOraneous WITH
that of Chancellor Kent. lie peculiarly identified him
self with the rights and claims of his clients and always
sought m all his cases to eliminate primarily the truth
from the labyrinth OF testimony His career commenced
fortunately. continued fortunately. and ended at ripe
among loving relations friends, and the honor
| respect, aud esteem OF all who knew him.
William b. Lawrence, esq, was the next speaker nc
Lords career, and cordially Endorsed all that had been
said Of his power lawyer and his character a. man
lie had peculiar way oi pressiG ms CONVICTIONS un
others, and sustaining and demonstrating them by dEu
ment His knowledge Of the laws OF foreign countries,
that was necessary for HIM 10 understand IN view OF
his practice in this commercial city was far beyond that
/ Of his cotemporanes.
IL will not be expected Of me to add much aiter ihe
very able and proper and just remarks that nave Just
been addressed to this meeting reference TO the career
and character and disposition Of the learned gentleman
feelings doubt 1t satisfies al Others 10 leave this
matter in the hands of those who have just dealt with IT,
We have that OF them ms pupil, and Tie
other was his client and in business relations ms most
occupied relation somewhat tiffereni from any one Of
these gentlemen ard consequently TO have had an or
pOrtunty facility Of contemplating the character "
Mr. Lord from another point of view, and in that respect
and for that reason, II may not be improper for me to
add few remarks including my views coheetInhs te
deceased and carrying into the proceedings the testimony
Of another and very dhGrent knd IN reISteSe 10 o suo
ects that have been spoken or MT LOId character We
that of eminent, just and conscientious certain
that and boy, from the outset OF his career,
as Christian and member OF the family
as a man and a member OF society, were adopted 10y
him his polar starand with the most precise ana exact
fidelity through the whole OF his life he Kept them
in view. never in the slightest degree devaung from
their nursut course marked by sinCeness Of
purpose As student he resolved upon the pursuit OF
there was change IN his tastes ana sentiments lie
pursued his course of study until he was tted 10 enter
the arena and the competition OF his fcNOwincn.
Through the whole OF these nifty years Of professional
/ life he never known as Politician he never was
known Spectator in any commercial pursuit. nc
never known candidate for pubic once, or VII
ling to hold one Outside OF his domestic circle he
was known only as a man devoted to the pnrsut-the
highly honorable and useful prOfession-of law and Sod
ulOusy and with singleness OF md he devoted hnsrH
the studies and pursuits that were necessary 10 the
performance OF his duties in that very important depart
ment OF human exeIton maj ne sh9'uu nav pt IN
snguarly successful is not all matter of surprise lis
object was not to accumulate great wealth ms cGr
tainy, is amply proven by circumstances, ana coGd
add my testimony in support OF the sane view OF hls
character His principle 20 be faithful counselor.
useful advocate, iirm champion 10 VIhuicAle lne cac
ne ospoused, to which ne would adhere until hnal ludg
nen should DE passed by the tribunal before which his
cause was carried. But there IS some difficulty IN using
exalted IN speaking OF such nan for, after all
YOU constrained, after you have SAID THIS mich OF
him 10 saw that his whole career marked by absO
proprey, by the power Of his mind the strength OF
given the performance Of his duties. Aud there cO-
GUM must end II really belongs very mach 10 the char
scenes or violent alterations in those controversies which
excite the attention Of the multitude, and which
20 down 20 pOsterity, and which may DC Tenlem-
bered by many o. the surviving coempofailcs HIS was
uniform course Of usefulness and proDety OF action
That describes the motive and manner aud conduct of
such q man. Therefore, with great propiiety We have
first speaker certain just and calm prOpncty OF eulO
GUM, reaching the precise isandard OF poprey ana
truth sacrificing nothing TO mere show and OstentatOn.
Mr. Lord. took occasion 10 say, came within the
sphere Of my observation from very different stand
point from that occupied by the gentlemen who have
spoken lie gery modest man, and. though he had
many facilities for having been much earlier In extensive
business think Mr.. Lord, during the few years immcdi
atey after his admission the very
lively engaged in business IL fell TO my lot, during the
five and forty years theeabou that knew him. TO be
engaged in professional opposition 10 HIM. 1t is true
that, ON very few OCCASIONS occupied the
side; but were generally opposed. found him, IN
this sense, exceedingly dangerous adversary. Moth
ing that vigilance could discover agency that
truth and honor could employ, failed to
present itself on his side OF the case when
were opposing advocates There something remark
ably uniform in his laborious fidelity TO his clients
member during the first year two OF professional
life being engaged for an humble mechanic 10 prosecute
respectable merchant in the lower part OF the city
Justices court, for the sum OF andwenty dollars.
The merchant would probably rather have paid larger
sum than have the take place. but he contested
the suit and selected counsel tho gentleman who