New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-08-16
GRENyILLE T. JENKs-ACTIoN OF THE BROOK
LSN BAR.

I1N BAh
The intelligence of the death Of Mr.. Gren-
vile T. jerks at Saratoga created ptofouhd sorroN III
Rrooblyn and among the members OF the Bar OF which
no was an honored member. Yesterday morning, when
Judoe Pratt took his seat In the Supreme Court Special
Term Winchester BrttOn, esq., moved an Adjournment
until Thursday next, out OF respect 20 the memory o.
Mr. jerks In making the motion, he said that IL was
his sad moufu duty 20 announce the death OF an
associate and friend. brilliant luminary that had so
long shed its rays among them, was extinguished IN
death His great and widespread reputation as law
yer and an advocate the randness Of his nature which
had endeared him to ALL furnished the reason for the
notion which asked should be entered upon the min
ues OF the Court.
Gen Philip s. Crooke seconded the motion for adjourn
ment and said that that Mr.. jerks was gone every
member Of the Bar will admit that he had no equal
among them; that for logic wit humor, and legal acu-
men his place would not be soon filed.
Judge Pratt sad 1t is highly proper mark OF re-
spec and an expression OF the feelings OF the bar and OF
the community that Court should pay the respect TO
the memory the deceased by an adjournment Ihere-
fore this Court will stand adjourned until thursday
morning All matters Of business connected with the
Court will stand adjourned until that time Motions re-
turnable to-day will be heard at that time The Court
then adjourned.
In the City Court, Judges Nelson and McCue we're on
the bench and ex-Judge Birdseye, in few remarks,
moved the adjournment OF the Court, which was sec
onded by John Wnsow esq Judge Nelson said that
he felt the force Of what had been said Mr. jerks was
remarkable in his power for seeing the controlling points
in case so as TO make the most of it, He knew how TO
treat the law only in its drest phases but also IN It's
romantic aspects He gifted with large heart anu
genial manner Yet after what has been SAID ne hau
suddenly left them He regarded the motion made as
emnenty proper, and would direct the proper entry u
be made upon the minutes Of the Court -, o..
Judge JAMES Troy occupied the bench In the county
Court where Gen Crooke made amotion for adjournment
which was seconded by Mr. Armstrong. -,
and the private grief all had suffered in the loss of Mr.
jerks. He said this occasion was Pnbic S eiany
and would adjourn accordingly. .,.ao,,,,, e., Tho
The members of the Bar subsequently assembled IN me
room of heSupreme Court and motion of Judge Nell
son ex,Judge Brdseye occupied the CHAIR, ana Judge
Henry A. Moore was chosen Secretary.
Judge Brdseye alluded 10 the m0urnfu occasion call
ing the meeting, and suggested formal meeting OF t
Bar make arrangements for the further oi
respect TO the memory of Mr. jerks. . ,,
Winchester BrttOn suggested that meeting be called
on Wednesday morning at 10 and on motion Of Mr.
william b. Ackley the following -named persons were
appointed Committee TO draft resolutions expressly
OF The sense OF the Bar in relation to the bereavement
Judge McCue John A. Bergen Winchester BrittoD VII
liam b. Ackley, Judge Troy, Judge Pratt and Judge
The Secretary was directed TO inform the Bar of the
various counties throughout the district Of the action
taken, and the meeting adjourned
ACTION IN THE U. 5. COURTS.
The hearing action OF Cosgroye agt Swift before
United states Commissioner Shields yesterday, was in
terrupted by the entry OF Assistant DstrctAttorney
Davies who announced the death OF Mr.. jerks Assist
ant DistrlctAtOrney PnfuY SPOKE TOT SOME te VI th
conspicuous ability of their late friend and sald he had
seen Mr. jerks in the social circle, ana never saw man
more universally beloved and admired Mr.. Swift's
counsel expressed hearty concurrence in the euogy pro
nounced and then Commissioner Shields pdld an elO-
0uent tribute the deceased whom he pronounced an
able lawyer and perfect gentleman and said that out OF
respect to his memory he would adjourn the court uht
u o'clock to-day.
wEsTCHEsTER COUNTY COURTS.
At the close OF the charge of Judge Cochran to the
Jury OF Westchester County, yesterday, motion was
made 10 adjourn the Court out of respect TO the memory
OF Mr. jerks Judge Cochran in granting the motion,
took occasion to make few eloquent remarks eulogiSc
OF the character and talent OF the deceased The Court
was then adjourned until 10 O'Clock this morning.