The New York herald., 1869-12-28

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the poetry OF conversation Had he not despatched
business with the rapldty and decision which pre-
eminenty characterized him this nation would never
nave been born again.
Judge BLArCHFoRD said IL was very fitting that the
United States courts should take notice OF The death
OF so eminent statesman and lawyer rs Mr.. Edwin
Nj. stanton. His practice largely IN the courts
OF the United States, both Circuit and Supreme and
IN both he was an acknowledged leader. His career
ar the bar was such as TO marx him out for appoint
ment by President buchanan as Attorney General,
and In that position he rendered great service TO hs
country. Subsequently, as Secretary OF war, it -
no dispard2e cement OF Others to say that no man III
the history or the world stands out great man
az he. lie possessed marvellous administrative ca
pacity was great judge OF men; was faithful fear
less, terror TO evil doers was not deferred from
DONG nis duty oy any persons. whatever their po'
sltions might be. In respect OF the memory OF Mr..
stanton he now ordered that the court be adjourned
I'LL tomorrow (this morning. al eleven O'Clock and
requested that the action OF The courts be entered
upon the records.
AT the time the motion was made the court was
hiled by several lawyers who appeared 10 have busi
ness 10 transact, but the action or the Court was
generally acqulesc1 In.
THE sUB-TREAsURY.
In consequence OF the burial OF the late Secretary
OF War OF the United States the Sub-Treasury was
closed yesterday from eleven O'Clock Those who
came and were denied, paused 30 real the card upon
the closed door, and went away with the idea nXed
In their minds that despite cynicism and the pro-
verbal philosophy Of monarchistI republics are not
tained fit hut eloquent tribute to the menlory OF
the iliustrlous secretary. IL was enough. Wall
street remembering tine war Tor the Union, was
more than satisfied.
THE CUSTOM HOUSE.
This department OF the public service was yester-
day virtually closed "a mark or respect for the
memory OF the late Edwin NJ. Stanton. The only
business transacted was the entering and clearing
OF vessels for which purpose the otfices remained
opened between the hours OF nine and ten O'Clock
A. NJ.
THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT.
Owing to the public necessity business was carried
on as usual yesterday in the General Post oce but
work on the new Park ofllce building was suspended
Y $s ssspss. 2s ~ Sse.y .ns a!s secretary 9l
ACTION OF THE GERMAN REPUBLICAN CENTRAL
COMMTTTEE-CoNGREss APPEALED TO FOR Ma
TIoNAL PENSION TO THE WIDOW AND CHILDREN
This committee assembled last evening at the
Steuben House, No. 295 Bowery, in special meeting
called by General Francis Sigel, the president, who
occupied the chair. on calling the meeting to order
the General dwelt at length upon the eminent ser.
vices OF Edwin M. Stanton, whose Sudden decease
was a tragic and portentous event for the nation,
and who, II may be SAID, died In the service or his
country. IL was the unty OF the meeting to prove
tnat they appreciated the important services OF this
eminent statesman, not parry men, but as patriots
and American citizens who know how to value the
American nation in It's totallty and greatness and
who see, III wealth. power and prosperity, satlsfac-
tory assurances for the future OF the republic.
A series oil resolutions were then adopted, which
express the deepest sorrow ~ te sudden demise OF
ciate Justice of the Supreme Court, eulogize the
pubic OF the deceased as having been among
those who by their elevated position, ndctty ana
dlectness Of purpose were instrumental IN sub
dung the enemies OF the country; pay tribute to MS
spotless integrity, devotion TO the cause OF me
peope and his consciousness Of right praise him
Tor recognizing no distinction OF race or NATIONALITY
and appeal TO Congress that IN consideration OF the
great services rendered by ham TO his country ana
his sef-sacrifcing DEVOTION placing hltn before the
American people Us a rare example worthy OF EMU
iatlon and iuaton, the commit &c earnestly appeal
tn thp a
the representatives OF tnis nation m Congress
assembled. to recognize by due provision Tor the
bereaved widow and children OF the deceased the
high duty which the American people eve To the
great services dignity OF the parrot Edwin M.
Stanton Tue last resolution orders copies 10 De
communicated 10 the widow aud 10 both houses oi
CoDgreSS.
were displayed half mast yesterday the Custom
House Sub Treasury and the hotels Is q token or
respect TO the late EDWIN NJ. stanton.
Meeting OF the Philadelphia Union League
Passuge of Resolutions Expressing Regret nj
the Death Of Mr.. Stunton.
PHILADELPHIA Dec. 81, 1869.
meeting Of the Union League was held al two
O'Clock this afternoon reference to the death OF
Mr.. Edwin NJ. Stanton. The president. Horace
Binney, presided, and opened the meeting with q
Jew appropriate remarks. Mr.. Charles Gibbons
offered the following resolution:-
Resolved, That the members of the Union League OF
Philadelphia unite with the friends of the the
profound for the death Edwin STAN
which depore as a national bereavement; that we
with gratitude the faithful and successful manage
the War Department of the government by Mr..
his fearless disregard of popular prejudces his
IN the performance OF his dutes which
essential the itself the successful conduct
and contributed largely TO preserve the life of
the nation. We remember and honor him as, power
IN the administration OF President Lincoln, which
no advcrsty could paralyze, which wihstood the
nercest that expended their fury upon 1t,
which seemed lifted "a pillar OF cloud By day and
pillar of fire by Dghn TO confirm and strengthen the faith
Of American people N the great cause o human liberty
respectfully lender to the family OF Mr. Stanton
sympathy ia their aiiicton, and ask their accept
nnce resolutions tribute OF respect for his
memory of appreciation OF those puhl services
his usri0us in the history OF the naon
committee be appointed 10 forward o! the fore
going resolutions the family of Mr. Stanton On behalf OF
the League.
Flags on the public buildings in this city are dis
PLAYED at half mast in respect TO the memory OF Mr..
stanton. The entrance 10 the Union League Build
ing is draped with mourning. The directors VIII
hold meeting this afternoon. when appropriate
resolutions Will be passed.
Flags nj Half Mast in Boston.
BOSTON, Dec. %, 1869.
BY order OF Governor Clafin all flags throughout
the state are to be displayed at half mast TO-DAY in
respect to the memory OF eX-Secretary Stanton.
baltimore H0uOrs the Memory OF the Ex-
Secretary.