Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-11-13

THE FUNERAL OF THE LATE Hon. ROBERT
j. WALKER.-At noon to-day the funeral of the
late Robert j. Walker took place from his late
residence, on Fifth street, between Z and f,
and was attended by a very large number of his
relatives and friends. Among those present
were Mrs. President Grant, accompanied by
her father, Mr.. Dent, and brother, +. T. Dent;
Secretaries Fish. Cox and Robson, General
Maynadier, General Ward Burnett, Commo-
dore HarwOod, Judge Casey, Of the Court OF
Claims, and Mayor Bowen.
The body was enclosed in one of Gawler's
patent burial cases, covered with black cloth
silyer-mounted, and lined with white satin. On
the breast was a silver plate, inscribed =" Rob
ert j. Walker. Born July 10, 1901. Died No
vember IL, 1862" A profusion of flowers rested
on the top Of the coffin. The impressive burial
services of the Episcopal Church were read b.
Rev. Mr.. Chew, OF st. Adams parish, (aboye
Georgetown;) after which, the remains were r.
moved to the hearse, the following gentlemen
acting as pall-bearers: Chief Justice Chase.
General Humphreys, Admiral Porter, w. w
Corcoran, Jno. b. Blake, F Stanton, Assistan,
Secretary of the Treasury Hartley, and Com
missioner Joseph 5. Wilson, of the Land Office
The cortege having been formed under the di-
rection of the undertaken, Mr.. Joseph Gawler
proceeded to Oak Hill Cemetery, where the re-
mains were inferred.
The members of the bar and officers of the
Supreme Court Of the United States YESTERDAY
held meeting i'm the Office of the clerk of the
cOurt-HOn. Reverdy johnson acting as chair
man, and ID. w. Middleton, Esq, clerk OF the
court, as secretary. MIR. James NJ. Carlisle
moved that a committee be appointed by the
Chair to draft resolutions suitable to the occa-
sion; and the following gentlemen were accord
ingly appointed such committee: j. III. Carlisle
p. Phillips, T. j. Durant VIM. NJ. Evarts, T. L.
Dickey, Assistant Attorney General, BENJAMIN
Brewster, and II. Il. Merrick The committee
reported series of resolutions in respect to his
memory; which were adopted.
Immediately on the adjournment of the Court
in General Term, yesterday, a meeting of the
members of the bar was held, Chief Justice
Cartier in the chair, and Mr.. +. j. Middleton
secretary. A AcOmmittee-Messrs. X. T. Merrick
w. s. Cox, F. p. Stanton, and j. G. Kennedy
with the chair-was appointed to draft resolu-
tions suitable to the occasion, and the meeting
adjourned to this morning.
This morning the members of the bar met
pursuant to adjournment, when Mr.. Merrick
reported from the committee the following:
The members of the bar, and other Off GERS of
the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
have assembled upon the melancholy occasion
Of the death of their distinguished brother Rob-
ert j. Walker, who died in this city on the
morning of the 1lth Inst The deceased was a
learned and able lawyer, liberal and cOurte-
GUS gentleman, and a most interesting and
genial companion. Through his great fame as
Statesman, and his invaluable services to his
country, in various public positions and in
many of his unofficial intellectual exertions
wascalculated to overshadow his reputation as
jurist, We, who had the opportunity
to know him in this capacity learned
to appreciate his professional characterize
measure the vast extent of his learning, and to
feel that his great genius made him equally
powerful in the legal tribunals of the country a.
in the Senate or the Cabinet. His death Is a
serious calamity to the profession, who, though
inspired by his illustrious example, are yet de-
prived of his invaluable assistance in the admin
istration of the laws: Therefore,
Resolred, That We deeply deplore the death OF
our lamented brother, and do hereby testify our
great esteem for his character and services and
our profound respect for his memory.
ResOlred, That these resolutions be presented
TO the Court, with the request that they be en-
tered upon the minutes.
Resolred, That we tender our sincere sympa-
thy to his bereaved family, and request the
chairman to communicate to them a COPY OF
these proceedings.
Judge Olin seconded the resolutions paying a
feeling tribute to the memory of the deceased.
briefly referring to his many services to his
country.
The resolutions were adopted, and the meet
ing adjourned.