The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-22
PRESENTATION TO JUDGE BARRETT.

A Pleasing Afair-Specches of Mr.. Lyddy
and the Judge.
Avery pleasing affair took place last evening OF
the residence OF Judge Barrett, on West Twenty
eighth street. The Junior members OF the New YORK
Bar have been for some time contemplating the
idea OF presentation to the distinguished lawyer,
In admiration OF his conduct since the contest
was first commenced against the Ring. There was
considerable discussion as to what form the pre-
sentation should take, but 1t was finally decided on
the suggestion OF Mr.. Lyddy that should consist
OF bas relir bronze bust OF the Judge. The commits
sion to execute the work was given TO MIR. Byron
NJ Pickett, and the lrut OF his labors rejects the
highest honor on him as an artist The likeness Is
an admirable one, and when 1t is considered that
Mr.. Pickett never saw Judge Barrett, ana had
nothing but portrait oil Lanny's to
guide him, the credit due TO him Is
all the greater the bust bears the
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS to Mr. George E. Barrett by
tile JUNIOR members Of the New York Bar" Among
the prominent lawyers present last event at the
presentation were Horato Rlce II. y. Clinton,
Judge REYNOLDS, A. A. Kedfed, ). Courtney, A. X.
Lawrence, A. soey ana the members us OF tne com
the part OF the members OF the Bar
Mr.. DANIEL X. LYDDY
made very neat little speech. He said the occa-
sion that brought them together was very pleas
ant one; but Ihere mad been some misconceptlon
relative TO the presentation. particularly on he
that entirely misrepresened both the motives OF the
members Of tae Bar In presenting and OF Judge
Has smp tie concuson OF e tra IN the
matter OF The Foley Injunction, which had been so
nobly fought BY Mr.. barreit to so successful an
received ms fellow lawyers deemed it a graceful
act on their part to acknowledge BY some token
their
ADMIRATION OF HIS CONDUCT
This was long before he was even named as can
didate Tor Justice OF the Supreme Court, but Mr..
election, SO that none could say II was dodge to
catch VOTES. Inc personal character OF Judge Bar
rett was known To them all, and his political con-
Duct had been endorsed by $4,000 at time when
every vote was carefully considered. He had great
pleasure in behalf OF the pal IN presenting The BUST
JUDGE BARRETT,
in reply, said that the ordeal III which he was
He was more accustomed to speak lor others than
Tor himself, ana All atmosphere where there were
conflict ana discussion was more suited TO MS
nature than a unanimous gathering like what he
saw before him. lie ielt exceedingly proud Of the
compliment conveyed to nm pv the gllt OF the
beautiful work OF arr which nc saw before MIN, an
felt proud Of the confidence displayed In him by
his fellow members OF the profession But, sinking
personality, there, was an idea underlying
cognize. as it marked the dawn Of q
new aud better era IN the history OF the city. II
longer necessary In order TO attain to place
and power to barter personal honor and truckle to
the corrupt power which had 80 long ruled the city.
sary to descend to The vilest OF MEANS and the
position OF ayoung man VINO wished to preserve his
tile one hand there were wealth and place and
power. and on the other, privation, LABOR and
uncertainty; aud 1t required more than o Spar.
tan's courage to prefer tie less attrac.
tive and barren path Now, however,
thanks to the victory that has been gained young
crafty his honorable and laudable ambition by lair
and honest means. In himself, ne believed that ne
OF the tools OF corruption, and what had been
achieved by him was within the reach OF all who
would only fairy and nonOrably strive He was
grateful for the honor but Tar more pleased at the
recognition OF this principle.