New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-10
PROCEEDINGS IN THE COURTS.
UNITED STATES COURTS.

loved and most popular member of the bar James r.
Brady, esq having reached the United States Court
buildings in advance Of the meeting of the Court 1t
decided to hold both United States Circuit and District
Courts in the larger of the two rooms-he United States
District Court roo-for the purpose OF adjounng Them
simultaneously out OF respect to the memory OF the Ia
meuted deceased AT III o'clock the Courts were
opened-Judge Bachelor opening the District Court,
and Judge Benedict, who sat at right opening the 0I
seeming to be deeply interested and moved Dy e SAY
news that had been received Among thOso PieeenV
Judge Of the Court Of Appeals OF this States the Hon
Stewart l. WoodfSTd orte of he Conrt Of Appeals
OF this State, u Marshal Robert murray H InSu
Hurrjf John McKeon Clarence A. Seward Charles DoDo
hue Charles A. Rapalo, and James H. Craig, esqs ana
most ali the u s. Commissioners and Assistant District
Attornes connected with the Courts of this District
As soon as the Court had been opened John f. Bur
reauest Of many Of his brethren of the bar to bring TO
the official notice Of the Court fact that probably each
Within "a hours one Of the best beloved the members
of the bar Of this city had been stricken down by the
his memory the Court adjourn to such time as it might
deem proper and that the fact OF the adjournment be
entered upon the minutes Of the Court
ExJudge Comstoek followed IN a few fitting remarks.
He was well acquainted with the lamented de-
ceased were many others present put from what ne
knew OF him, he was mpelled TO rise ana pay TRIBUTE
to the memory Of one OF the abes and best members OF
District Attorney Courtney seconded the motion of Mr.
stated that meeting Of the bar would be hereafter held
for the purpose Of paying more extended tributes Oh re
spect a the memory OF the deceased.
Judge Batchord said the Judges Of these Courts deeply
felt the aeon that haG isieh SO suddenly upon rS
Mr. Bradys last professional appearance In that Court
room was on Thursday last when although he appeared
10 he suffering from illness nc exhibited all those carao
teTscs which have 50 constantly been noticed as arl-
butes Of his character most gracefully and courteousy
stepping in the relief Of professional brother opposed
to him. He Judge Batcford could truly say that he
always glad TO see MI Brady IN case before Hlu
so marked his fairness and courtesy toward
his opponent, and the Court could always
rely every statement made by him. socially ms GENIAL
kindness Of heart, love OF children kln6nesSt 70 Young
men, all endeared him to hosts OF friends The Court I'M
would order the fact to be properly entered ON the min
Jndee Benedict said his acquaintance with Mr. Brady
was wholly professional he had not had the pleasure
same traits Of character that had endeared Inn TO
others had also endeared him to him Although he
with him. yet no seemed to know him better
than almost any. other member Of the bar.
He Iudge Benedict had Mr. Brady in eases where
feeling ran high, yet had he always maintained that
genial kindness q heart ana courtesy toward an oPIO
enneny proper that The Circuit Court Of the United
and honofahe distinction should adjourn of respect
his memory. The Court would therefore, stand al
jouTneG IL H. Wednesday the 10Th inst ana the
Of the adjournment would be entered upon the MN
judges Batehford and Benedict then announced that
all the pending hearing would be adjourned over
toll a. H., on Wednesday the loth inst;
SUPREME COURT CHAMBERS.
In the Chambers Of the Supreme Court at the opening
NJ the death of Mr. JAS f. Brady, and overwhelmed
wifi grief AT the great calamity which has fallen upon
the oSa9 S Sdc SeS OF so matter
view of my deep affection for him, npon myself espe-
Occasion All venture TO do is to order that IN DEL
the great man who has SO suddenly oeen TAKEN
relatives the Court do stanG adjourned until tomorrow,
and that suitable mention o. the cause DO haoe Oh tno
iD'""'' SUPREME COURT, SPECIAL TERM.
In the Special Term OF the Supreme Court, before
MI Justice Sutherland, ex-Judge Peabody an
Iouncod that since the adjournment Of the Court a
calamity misfortune had happened 10 ALL in the death
Of James BRADY one Of the most elo9 que e@rRoa
be Court and all had been accustomed to associate for
so Iong period He within the last few hours passed
10 those Of another aud better. THIS sudden event he
had untitled them all to assume the SraTy
Inc moved that the Court adjourn , a.. .,.- -,
ExJudge Van Worst. in seconding tho motion, said
thatt was t and proper that the business OF the tbu
nal should be suspended in view OF the sad and mean
cholv event which had just been announced aud which
had taken them an greatly by surprise: Mr. Brady
was within few days IN the enjoyment OF ms custom
AIRY health. He could not express the loss the par OF TINS
had sustained in the death OF one so honored and
They would no more see amongst them his FORM "mov
ing express aud admirable" nor would they ever
again be charmed by his manly eloquence
Mr. Justice Sutherland with much emoton) SAID that
he deeply felt sad intelligence just communicated
haps was not the proper time express his Of the
loss the Court and bar had sustained IN the death OF
adjourned and that Clerk be directed to enter an or
der on the minutes to that effect
SUPREME COURT, CIRCUIT, PART II.
In the Supreme Court Circuit Part H., before Mr..
Justice ngraham the opening Of the Court Mr. Vim.
"May 1t please the Court with feeling almost too deep
nouncing to this Csnrt tho death Of the Hon James T.
Brady which occurred at an early hour this morning
en1cafed 10 All the members OF the Bar by the
recollection OF his klndness and gentleDess Of manner
and To IN particular By the recollection OF many acts
offrendslp 10 the community at large. his death Is
one w:c an feel, loss to the Bench, loss the
Tr and loss TO the entire community. He has passed
away from among us and only recollection OF his
remains, only the memory Of tho just smells sweet
blossoms In the ddst." in rising 10
that the Cour 20 adjourn, but simply express the
warm and earnest feeling OF the OF the Bar who
surround me- and who on an occasion Ike this are GER
to-day. therefore move you, that as tribute Of re-
spect 10 te enlneIl a, ,e Eea' nh9 VI the
ton to that effect be entered upon It's minutes.
Honor please with feelings OF painful emotion that
TO follow the gentleman who has just pronounced
brief euogy upon the death OF my friend and the friend
OF us ALL This morning, as came 70 my Office met
gentleman who announced the death Of the Hon James
n Bradv Had he announced the death OF my own
brother scarcely could have received the tdiugs with
pain regret nse to second the motion OF the
gentleman who has just sat down. but this is not the
fitting place TO pronounce euOgy upon cele-
brated upon one so eminent upon one so we-beloved,
the melancholy tidngs OF whose decease have just
we do fes earnest march, should stop and pause In
haste TO drop tear upon the bier Of who has
Peace to his ashes After lies tiul fever he sleeps
we'll" knew him well. / loved him. shall miss him
from among His place viii be vacant for long, long
time shall miss the pleasant tones OF his voice and the
grasp Of his hand But, SIR. he is mOrc and,
cept that Il might say with almost melancholy second
the motion OF the gentleman who has just taken his seat
Mr.. Justice lngraham-My acquaintance with Mr..
Brady commenced IN MS D0yhood ana tho Intimate friend
shlp which has existed between him and myself from
that time 70 the present has taught me the Kindness OF
his heart the worth OF his character, aud his great
ability. But, under the sudden announcement Of his
Of these. ''l"O can only say that With 0' ali
that has been said by the gentlemen who have addressed
ne Iuy oq shG ns shat .9e loss OF no
now proposed to be paid TO his memory ana shall there