New-York tribune., 1871-11-07
OBITUARY..
JUDGE HIRAM DEMO,


of Wheeler Barnes lawyer praccing in Rome, and in
1925 he appointed by the Court Of General Sessions
District Attorney and held that Office nine years In
the time, in July, 1896, he became a resi-
dent of Utica, and partner with his lifelong
friend E. A. Wemore, esq in the law firm OF Wetmore
and Deuio. Mr. DEMO was appointed in 1884 Circuit
Judge for the Fifth Circuit and then began the Judicial
career In which he eminence, serving about four
years. About 1885, Judge DEMO entered into partner
ship with the Hon. Ward Hunt, and transacted legal
business of much Importance In June 1852 he was a
pointed TO fill vacancy on the bench OF tho Court OF
Appeals and twice aitCrward elected to the same
position closing his in He held other honor
able positions, such Bank Commissioner End Clcrk
Of the Supreme Court, and he from 1885,
q useful and efficient Trustee Of Hamilton College.
In politics Judge DEMO Democrat, but he was still
more patriot. He favored the Union caus" during tho
war voted Lincoln for President and supported the
war measures OF the Government His legal fame will
upon the services which he rendered as Judge Of the
Court Of Appeals. His decision on the metropolitan
Police law offended extreme Democrats at the time but
It illustrated his indepemdent esH ~ ,s r
ness and his Integrity by denomination Ia ever Scnso
have pronounced him among the best and foremost that
ever rat upon The bench Of our highest tribunal
JAMES THACHER HODGE.
Although no further tidings have been re-
cevcd tue passengers by tn" steamer which was re-
Gently Lake Huron the friends Of James Thachcr
Hodge feel that there is 10 longer room to doubt at c
announced his intention Of taking passage in the g. Co
his from Lake superior, i'll which region
he had been engaged for several weeks In geological
exploration, and is supposed to have embarked IN
that vessel upon her departure from Marquette
Mr.. Hodge native OF Plynouth' MASS
and had recently completed tho fftyffth year
Of hi, age, having beon born lac. He was
q dc scandant on his mothers side OF DR.. James
Thachc. the author Of the military Journal during
the Revolutionary War;" and Of various medical works
Of eminent rcpute in them day and which sti sustain
their character with historical and professional stu
dents He received Eis education at Harvard College
where ne graduated in 1885, with high character for
pure morals studlous habits and tho love OF physical
science At the time, he was distinguished for his
facility "a writer, his sound taste In composition,
and the terseness and beauty OF his e-yle, and
became favorte pupil OF Professor Edward
Claiming who then occupied the Chair Of Rhet-
oric in the university. Upan leaving Cambridge,
natural sciences induced him to foreSo
temptation enter upon the study OF Of the
learned professions, and with the rare freedom from
merccnarv and ambitious views which characterized him
through life he devoted himself to the pursuit OF GcU
Ogy and mneraogy, which at that time seldom afforded
the favorable opportunities that have since made it
lucrative calling His scientific knowledge and zeal
attracted the attention Of professional experts, and
his services into request practical geOlo-
gist. He employed in the State geological sur
vey of Maine under D.. Charles I. Jackson,
and in that OF Pennsylvania, under Professor
Henry Rogers IN which capacity he increased lis !op
utatiOn, already high for young man, or faithful AMI
thorough aorG unrinG industry and singular f1ness
and energy Of character He subsequently took part in
numerous private ent"rnses for the development OF the
mining resources OF the country and the promotion OF
mechanical inventions, performed extensive travels in
the United states and in England and contributed vOu'
mnous and important papers scientific and industrial
topics to some Of the leading publications. in
a., favv u
gagged in mining operations in Montana, he
came into collision with Of the settlSrs
IN that district, whose deprcdaons the property OF
the company which he represented he was compelled to
resist by force and occasion OF sudden rencontre
fatally wounded OF party by which he had been at
tackled. judicial inquiry and trial cnsucd. which re-
suited in bis honorable acquttal from the charge OF hom
eide, and called forth enthusiastic expressions OF ap-
oyal his conduct and admiration Of bis character
from the people Of the neghhOrhood MT Hodge was re-
markibe for the facility with which he made friends
In every 1naTtcr where he had acquaintance. He
kept up an intimacy VIII great variety o. enet @ Inen
chants and business men, a. well as those devoted 10
scientific and literary pursuits. Beneath quet ana
grave exterior frequently ana petcht M M
voted attachment, which awakened personal interest
in return in numerous Quarters which was never
flowing life He O man Of earnest convictions which
he never ATTEMPTED to GsgGse 81 70 deSaga SH
party and, especially during the war OF the Rebe0n'
Union and an assurauce during the darkest days
of the contest OF It's final triumph, Of which the country
ouId show few more brilliant inspiring examples.
But the trait which win be most fondly remembered by
wide circle of friends the purity ano integrity OF
a. the Israee on whom rested ancient benedicton
No aint OF injustice or deceit ever impaired i1e sweet
ness Of his nature and unworthy deed could be con
ccved possible him without total Chahgelh the ee
ments Of his being.
DIR. DAVID STANTON.
DR.. David Stanton, Auditor-General elect OF
Pennsylvania, died New-Bnghton on Sunday. He
was Of the late DR.. Benjamin Stanton OF oo' anu
a nephew Of the late Secretary Stanton, TO whom he
bore striking resemblance He was Of Quaker descent
and an Abotlonist Of the old school, In the days
when but little popularity attached to the profes
sion of such sentimcnts He born In the year lSS
and consequently but 4? years old at the ne Oh MS
death After studying medicine, and graduating AZ the
Cleveland Medical College and the University OF
Pennsyly ania, he removed. ut the age OF H.
70 New-Brighton, Beaver County, where he
commenced the practice OF medicine, and rontnned 10
reside to the time Of his death In August ls6l he
entered me army as surgeon Of the 1st PennsylVanla
Cavalry and was connected with the Army OF the Foto
until promoted TO the post OF surgeon VI 0Hi'eu
States Volunteers in November 1884, from which date
until he resigned, In December, lS6' DO ac'ou
rs Superintendent OF Hospitals, and as assistant
and acting Medical Director OF the Northern
Department, on the staff OF Gems heihUel-
man and Hooker. In 1854 he was breyeted neo'ehAnt
colonel and In 1885 was made breyet colonel Az tne
Republican State Convention held In may hs' M nc nd,nr
from the first strongest candidate Tor Ine
Generalship and his nomination gave unlVersA s'l h
ton throAg ghout the State, and be was eiee'eu ~
the q ath Of Dr. stanton will create vacancy IN the
Office q Audor-G OF Pennsyy o. sne int ths
Governor shall oil the Office by appointment wi pro-
vision oil general principles as the expense OF o
There viii probably sharp contest over the spponS
mcnt which is in many respects draoe ,So eteennt
and expense Of contest In nominating cOn'eh'io" AIN