The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-18

judicial bench or In the executive chair, these are
the men the nation trust. lApplausel They on their
fair recognition for what they do. They ask no place
OF trust or pront, but with true, humble, honest
sphere TO which their countrymen NAV assign them.
Let us hope that the army OF the republic may
retain the high and honorable character for bravery
modesy and patriotic devotion to duty. (ApplauSel
SPEECH OF ADMIRAL FARRAGUr.
On the Admiral rising to respond to the toast OF
said~Mr charmes and gentlemen, IN response to
the sentiment you have SO kindly received will
acknowledge II and thank you for It. The President
OF TINS meeting announced me as the representative
OF the navy. The navy, believe, has always done
us au,y. IL , Is nucleus around which, hope our
lately abroad as the IVA war r is now Wv over over
and | was sent awav perhaps to give me re-
northumberland now IL affords me
great pleasure 10 cay that in all my intercourse with
foreign nations found always extended to me the
hand OF fellowship and goodwin everywhere
TO do much more service in the way OF war. Jap
pause.l IN the Eidst Of which the Admiral took hin
seat
The next toast was
THE Veterans OF the Barr
The toast was very happily responded to by Mr.
OF the company in fits OF laughter at his witty and
epigramnatic points and remarks III his review OF
the history OF me bar some forty years back.
Inc SIKH regular toast--"The Juuiciary'f-waS re-
sponded to by Judge Daily, who treated the subject
with his usual ability and who IN the course OF his
remarks was frequently appauded.
York;
SPEECH OF MAYOR HOFFMAN GOVERNOR ELECT.
The toast next on the list, as above having been
duly nonored, the Governor elect responded
70 1t Us follows As Governor he felt some
delicacy IN responding to one portion OF
resignation of Mayor he doubted the proprety Of
saying anything about It, and ON the other hand, so
lar az me state was concerned as It was proposed
or talked OF very seriously to contest his election he
doubted the propriety Of saying anything about 1t.
!Cheers9 One act Of his HE he was sure he could
affairs or to political differences He referred to the
honored guest of the evening. when he stepped
aside, not from his professional duty, but in the
in defence Of the Chef Magistrate OF the
country, mourning thereby perhaps the enmity
recognizing the fact that professional duty called
nm where ne went with ability unsurpassed-with
boldness and frmness-tcheers)- went to the dis.
charge OF IT, referring to Mr. Evarts' brilliant crlti-
cism OF Mr.. Boutwell's impeachment speech aud of
his night OF fancy dd dstrd, he made happy allu-
which elected general laughter.l Mr. Hoffman, con-
tinuing said he had noticed that some OF our dstin-
gnisnea nc IN sne interior had propose to
toast, "The Empire City and the Empire State" me
city had always better belong to the sta md the
do very well together they might not do very well
apart Applause and laughter They very well
unite as Empire City and Empire state. Tie En-.
pre City makes the Empire State and the Empire
state makes the Empire City. tApplause.) But when
he heard men OF prominence and distinction within
perhaps in some localities pubic sentiment went for
division. But this spirit of secession in the State or
aopplause He knew no better place for 1t or time
than The present, when the President elect-great
cheersl.who, in his sphere and in the line OF his
ana, II ne was permitted to say II, he knew of
no better time and no better man to de-
nounce the idea OF dividing State or
elected at this time 10 preside over the desti-
mes OF the whole country. lApplause) The Gov
you, gentlemen, "fhe city and State OF New York,
tnat have grown and prospered together-may the
them" -la" ne'e' oe "'i' - uis'''
The next toast in honor Of the other learned pro-
Iessions was responded to, for the clergy by Rev.
DR.. Hall, and for the press by Henry ]. Raymond
The next toast-"The Bar OF our Sister states''-
was responded TO by Ex-Governor Clifford OF Massa-
chnsetts, and Attorney General Brewster, Of Penn
The next toast-"The Law Schools Of the Coun-
try"-was responded to by Mr.. Richard A. Dana, OF
being at the headshp OF the American bar and OF Mr.
Evarts as being the first Cabinet Minister selected
from the city OF New YORK since Alexander Ham.
M. Black, Of New York, was called upon and
spoke to the same toast.
The next toast was "The Junior Members Of the
New York Barr to which Mr.. O'Conor said one Of
its most brilliant MEMBERS Cunning s. Bedford,
would respond. (Cheers.)
ysPEEcH OF MIR. BEDFORD, CITY JUDGE ELECT.
Mr.. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN-lt affords me
much pleasure to meet you all on this most interest
ing OCCASION and beg leave to return you my cordial
members OF the a
doing So however, allow me 10 say that we have
assembled here this evening to pay homage to dis
Attorney General OF the United States. which posi-.
GUS career. This splendid ovation is indeed o Just
and fitting tribute to exalted WORTH ana feel
hed in grateful AND w Sene
men, as regards "the junior members OF the bar"
In reply to this sentiment would say that our pro-
It's rewards, and he who pursues 1t with proper
spirit and determination will rarely fail to attain the
contamination OF his highest aspirations The stu
dent at law should ever remember that permanent
success In his profession will In great measure de-
pend upon his own individual efforts. 'Nuua dies
sine Hntd" should at the very commencement OF
his career be his motto and he should never
lose sight OF the fact that as difficulties
and increased resolution made to go onward. This
is emphatically progressive age, and he who does
not Keep pace with the times must OF necessity
prove laggard IN the race and his light become
dimmed, II not extlngulshed mon Dr0gredt est
Yegredi. There is gentlemen, 1t should be remenl.
our profession One Of the great attributes Of the
lawyer is to dispense justice Before God he has
sworn to maintain the rights Of man to his fellow
equilibrium-not the weight Of one feather more
nor less. His purpose well as his ambition should
Be e 40 sight and IN doing he win IND him
recsi. IL Is our happiness TO live In an age and In
country, too, that recognizes no superior TO know
ledge, and estimates mind as the richest Legacy
that man can bequeath to man. II you wish for illus
tratlons OF what now tell tell you, they TO be
found among the good and wise IN divinity,
In medicine, In law and IN commerce. The
Church embraces within her pale many gifted men,
who have adorned and shed q lustre around her,
and who might have languished and ded in OBJ
security, had 1t not been that just tribute paid
to their persevering efforts in the cause OF science
and letters SO, too has II been with the profession
OF medicine Look to her annals; read the history
OF her great men-of those master spirits who
have done so much to honor and enrich that noble
science, and you viii find numerous examples
worthy OF imitation. You will have exhibited to
your view lessons OF encouragement In the moment
OF trial and models which, while they calculated
to elicit your admiration, will serve In the dark
hour OF adversely as beacon lights to guide you
to brilliant achievements. / could, II II were deemed
necessary, array before you the names OF many
INDUSTRIOUS men In the procession OF the law who
commenced life in poverty and pursued their studies
under circumstances the most disheartening, and
who by the force or talent and untirlng industry,
have obtained niche in the temple OF fame. and
reached the highest position ever awarded TO genus
and honest effort. And now, gentlemen, In con-