New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-10

fession. His loss would be felt by all.
He was the pride OF NewYork well as Of the bar IL
was at and proper when such left that something
more than mere passing notice be taken OF their depart
ure The court adjourned anu tne clerk directed 10
enter the adjournment on the minutes.
SUPERIOR COURT SPECIAL TERM.
Justice Freedman sitting In the Special Term OF the
Superior Court on motion of Mr.. Darlington, also I'D
journed his Court. ,.,,
Mr. Barrett replied 10 Doh motions ID Few WORDS grant
'D7 ''' SUPERIOR COURT, TRIAL TERM, PART I.
In the Superior Court trial Term Part l. before Justice
Mcneil, similar motion was made by MI Joachimsen,
and seconded by ex-Judge Dean Judge Mcneil after
few remarks on the worth and kindness OF heart OF the
deceased. granted the adjournment.
SUPERIOR COURT, TRIAL TERM, PART H.
In the Superior Court Trial Term, Part H., before
Judge Jones-Mr. A. j. Vanderpoel rose and said May
i please the Court rise to discharge on behalf OF my
fall to my lot have TO announce that our friend and
professional brother James T. Brady, is dead 1t was
only on Friday last that he appeared before one OF the
branches OF this Court and argued important motion,
and on the same day attended before the ntsi pri.
branch of the Supreme Court TO try cause In which ne
had been retained counsel. On Saturday morning ne
WAS With and at q 2sSv WAS BORN r.
this city. His father gave TO him. under his own LOVING
Mr. Brady called TO the Bar, he Immediately took
first rank He was early active in political me- ana 10
more welcome or popular speaker aroused the ceers o
the multudes who thronged old Tammany When
came 10 this city in ls49 to reside there were Tour
lawyers, AL comparatively young men, who con,
Quoted the bulk OF the n1st prlS puslnesJs, %
Blunt. Edward Sanford. and James T. Brady A. was was
delightful and to listen TO these men, as under the
presided at that time in this Court Si prs they con-
Quoted their cause. Each brought TO the contest an nc
tive thoroughly and we[stored inlnd Each
fully and faithfully discharged his duty to his client and
to the Court but no trace OF bitterness or unkndhess
marred the professional social intercourse fOr
years past Mr. Brady has been connected with many
OF the causes ceebreS of State nor did he nave
merely local reputation. In his association Win ir
Webster IN the Goodyear Rubber CONTROVERSY no APP
peared to very great advantage At Washington ne was
grcaty respected by the Judicial and political Depart
ments remember once remarking to Mr.. Brady That
he was the OF all others bar to be enyed Tor
IL professional brother in trouble, the nrst man ne
would turn to for advice and comfort was Mr. BRADY
Years aferward IN the OF social evening" ne re-
sincerity and the hope that could be cheered and
encouraged HIM than other honor that could be
he paid is to him, and IL is embraced IN the declara
ton which viii find ready and hearty response In all
Although doubt not that general meeting OF the bar
will be held to give more full expression OF our feelings
now that out Of respect for our beloved brothers
memory, this Court do now adjourn.
MT Thomas Darlington seconded the motion, and said;
us how fra and transtory is our hold upon existence
doubly when, with sudden power, he takes
James T. BradylOng and favOraby known to the bench
and bar not only OF our aoest ursts but one OF
suddenly in the prime OF fe in the very brightness OF
his power been called to his final rest few days ago
CAST Friday, in this Court, engaged in TN animated
struggle with one Of the leaders OF our bar,
Mr. Stoughton; on Sunday, taken III and now
him but love him." and becoming mark OF our APP
probation of his ripe scholarship his great legal 9cunen
ms unsurpassed ability the FORUM and not less because
Of his gentle and courteous manner the offspring OF his
kind heart beg leave to second the motion which has
been made for an adjournment.
Judge Jones' response said 1t was appropriate that
ne saC3 10 N zen WRep he as opes5 came
TO the bar Mr. Brady was an honored member OF inc
n1ished but his peculiar forte seemed to be IN tho
animation witnesses He seemed to have an intutve
and adapted himself them, while with jury his power
was very great and he seemed. as it were to win them
The Court was then formally adjourned.
| COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
dressed the members Of the bar the subject OK the sud
den death OF Mr. Jas T. Brady and announced that the
as mark of respect the memory Of the deceased.
| COMMON PLEASANT H.
| Gaorre Shea. ESQ, moved the adjournment OF the
Court which was seconded by Luther r. Marsh esq., and
the Presiding Judge said he fully agreed with the gentle
in their estimation Of the merits OF the deceased
aud the propriey of adjournment and the Court
accordingly adjourned until wednesday morning
The Court Of Oyer and Ts err n2d ~ II
dick and panel OF 100 Jurors was summoned 70 supply
the twelfth The great OF sunmoning 80
till the jury complete, but as soon as
the twelfth Juror Was obtained edit the DtrcAiSTnSy
deuce dispere desire in reference 20 the sad
Bpady that It comes upon us with terrible suddenncss
and without the slightest expectation so FAR as am con
cerned of any such event In fact had not heard Of
MIR Brady's sickness ! knew he had been ailiDG for
few weeks past, but had not heard nor guessed That
position in this community which differs very matcri
ally from that of almost every other member OF bar
bronght M in the City OF New.York but most Of those
with whom have been associated for the past six years
we're those born here But ho has been familiar with
New-YOrk from his earliest recollection. He had
wide and extended practice ind was better
isi rs than any other lawyer within the range OF my
acquaintance. His geniay Of mind, and lis kndness
10 those lawyers associated with him. and his courtesy
TO those opposed 10 him; his great ability, his ne gniu
his wonderful learning where ne had PREPARED ana con
to bear on questions submitted TO jury were marvellous
know Of no who could have been taken away from
midst who conld produce such widespread feeling
OF regret trust that on some future occasion we shall
have an opportunity more at length 70 present our views
although 1t is under peculiar circumstances that ths
MIR. Graham said II your Honor please. deem It my
duty to second the eloquent motion OF the learned Dis
trcAttoney The hand Of Providence has fallen this
day with ntOerabc might upon ranks Of prOfes
sion. An acknowledged leader In IL has been taken from
u.s. and I'll not Tor me TO measure or state the extent OF
that grief with which the hearts Of the members OF
profession Oycrburdened AZ this days announcement
that the power of my speech il paayzed by IT, Is but TO
acknowledge the truth. Who does not feel that
PROBABLY pro- 80" never be filled who is not familiar
with the honored name OF the deceased
century or more sat n or had acquaintance with our
courts Of has not learned to become familiar with
ourselves the question this day when the places OF such
deyolve their dutiesl Who shall continue they have
done TO maintain high IN midst the standard OF prOes
sioDal excellence and Integrity IL is impossible within
the limits OF an like this to justice TO the
memory Of the deceased To say less Of him than lie merits
would be do him gross iniustice to say Of him what
he merits would surpass the limits Of the OCCASION l
therefore content myself without expatiaing on the
necessities Of this occasion and the prOiety 81 the
ton made to your Honor In secODdng tie motion OF the
learned Ostrct-AttOrney.
Mr. Phelps Of the counsel for TIE prisoner M tho
bar, and Mr. Charles Spencer also spoke in eulOgy OF
regret for the deceased.
Mr. Justice Barnard said A number OF years since,
after graduating at college, 10 my good fortune
coming TO the city OF NewYOrk 20 have entered my
self law student although but for short tne In the
office Of James T. Brady shall forget the manner
in which he into his Office the In which he
a tlorn