Evening star., 1869-12-27

no man was so near ard dear to him, except th'
martyred Lincoln. He suggested, however, thai
ne could I OF vote for the preamble. which re-
ferred to Almighty God as MIR. Stantons re-
Mr.. Thompson said the preamble was jus,
what should he adopted, and that every LOYAL
heart must feel the loss the nation had sus-
alneu-ln the bar, the courts, and in every
place where honor and integrity are priced. He
was great man, and his deeds will live with
those OF Lincoln in time to come. Yesterday
the country desired to honor him; now they
mourn. His people especially should mourn,
for they were indebted to him for many OF the
privileges which they now enjoy.
Mr.. Williams said the deceased had faithfully
performed his duties, was an earnest member of
one of our churches, and had gone to his reward,
where he hoped one day to see him as the ser
ant OF the Most High.
Mr.. Browne recognized in the death of Mr..
stanton, the hand of the Divine Master, and he
ala brief, but feeling tribute to the memory
OF Mr.. stanton.
Mr.. Chase said that the deaths of some of our
men on days noted in history was rcmarkable-
the lamented Lincoln fell a martyr on Good
Savior, and to-day when all feel like rejoicing
they are called on mourn the loss of Mr.. Stanton.
Mr.. Boyd said that he did not believe the AL
mighty God was pleased with the death of any
good man. He would however vote for the
resolutions. noting an exception.
The resolutions were adopted.
The Mayor, and the Presidents of the two
Boards, were requested to make arrangements
for attending the funeral.
Action Of the Courts.
In the Criminal Court, (Judge FISHERY this
morning, Mr.. W. $. Cox announced the death Of
Mr. stanton, and, in respect TO his memory, the
court adjourned
In the Circuit Court. (Chief Justice Cartier
Hon. VIM. johnson. of Ohio, briefly announced
the death of Mr.. Stanton. and moved that the
court adjourn in respect to his memory; and the
court thereupOn adjourned.
In the Levy Court to-day. after the business
NJ ls.l,
resolutions:
Resolced, de-, That the sad announcement of
the death Of Hon. T.. NJ. Stanton was received
with SORROW and we deeply mourn his loss His
memory will forever be associated with his
cOunIyS destiny, and his tireless energy and
self-sacrihcing patriotism will forever be held
IN grateful remembrance by the American peo-
pie.
Resotred That We tender to his widow and
family our sincere sympathy in their bereave-
mcnt.
ResoIred, That a copy of these proceedings be
furnished to the widow of The deceased. and
Ihat, as a further mark of respect, this court do
now adjourn.
Mr.. Shepherd said that the resolutions were
eminently fit and proper, for this District owes
more To the deceased than TO anv living man
and perhaps had he not been at the head of the
war Department at this time we would not
be enjoying homes here. He doubted if any man
could have had held that position and have less
sald about him. He believed that history would
90 nm Justice, and his name will appear Oh the
roll offame.
Mr.: Rowland referred to Mr.. Stanton filling a
position In the Cabinet of Mr.. Buchanan for a
rev months, and to his patriC tism then and
subsequently; and he knew that during Mr.. Blu
chahan 5 administration he did what lie could To
strengthen the back bone of the Government
Inc resolutions were adopted and the court
adjourned.
Meeting Of the Bar.
n meeting of the members of the bor was
held Immediately after adjournment of the Cir
w l14I
Il. Riddle, on whose motion Chief Justice Cartier
was called TO the Chair and Mr. James o. Gle
phane appointed Secretary
On mott on OF Judge johnson of Ohio n coro-
mlttee was appointed TO draft resolutions a.
follows :-Messrs. w. johnson, u. PhilIips w
ID; Davidse, a. q. Riddle, and ThOs Wilson.
The committee made the following rpport
through Judge johnson:
Your committee. without comment on the life.
and Character of this eminent law yer m patri-
OF, recommend To this meeting the following
resolutions
Resolred, That We have heard. with unfeisned
sorrow, the death Of our distinguished brother
Edwin NJ. Stanton. a lawyer OF the highest or
uer OF ablllty-a citizen of the purest patriot
ism, and public servant OF unsurpassed useful
GcSS.
Resolred, That the President of this meeting
be instructed to transmit to the family of the de-
ceased copy of these proceedings. and on be-
half OF this meetin. tender to them our sincere
coincidence.
ReSOIred, That a copy of these proceedings be
presented to the Court in General Term at its
next meeting, to be recorded upon its minutes
Mr.. T.. Phillips spoke of the suddenness of the
announcement OF the death OF Mr.. S., and SAID
il was useless for him to recount the incidents
in the public life of Mr.. s., whose fame is writ
ten in the history of the country in its most ex-
citing period. The deceased was a valuable or
nament to the bar. Mr.. Z. spoke OF his devo-
ton to his duties. He had heard it said that
Mr.. 5. was harsh and without sympathy, but he
(Mr. P.) had found him anything else, and he
gave as an instance Mr.. StantOn's action il
sending medicines and supplies 20 the wounded
COnfederates at Antetam.
Judge johnson spoke of his knowledge of Mr.
5. in his youth, from the time OF his chasing
butterflies. He knew him when he formed a
league to relieve the DOOR and when he went tn
aid and assist the poor when the cholera RACED
in Columbus and Steubenville, even when
Others would not venture. He spoke of Mr. S.
attention TO him when he was i'll, and gave other
incidents in the life OF Mr.. Stanton.
The resolutions were adopted, and the meet
ing adjourned.
Meeting Of Citizens.
meeting OF citizens was held in the Alder
mems Chamber, at which were present, among
others, Rev. DIR. Newman, Hon. j. w. Fornev,
Hon T: Parker, w q. Metzerott, Drs johnson
latter called the meeting to order, making some
appropriate remarks, in which he said that
although some of them had no political afilia-
ton with the deceased except in his efforts to
restore the Union, yet they had met to honor hi,
memory: He had known the deceased long and
well, and could say that none who were brought
III Win 10 admire him. He
moved that DIR. j. B. Blake be chosen President.
which was agreed to, and DIR. w. Z. johnson
was appointed Seer Ietary.
MIR. \. r. Shepherd moved the appointment
Of committee of three on resolutions: carried
and Messrs. A. X. Shepherd. j. w. Fornev and
q. :. Gideon were appointed.
Mr.. Shepherd reported the following resolu-
tiOns:
Whereas it hath pleased our Heavenly Father
TO remove from the scene of his labOrs and use
fulness our illustriOus fellOw-citizen, Edwin NJ
Stanton, whose eminent services in behalf of The
Republic had endeared him to the hearts of his
cOuntrymen; and whereas his foresight and vigil
lance, on more than one occasion, prevented the
capture of this Metropolis, we, the inhabitants
thereof, being desrous of testifying our respect
and admirati on for the character of our honored
dead. do hereby
Resoipe, That in his death we sustain the loss
of one whose integrity and ability were equalled
only by the devoted patriotism which marked
his life, and which was SO largely instrumental