The New York herald., 1872-10-12
ACTION OF THE COURTS.
Speeches in Eulogy by Messrs. Noah Davis
B. D. silliman, Joseph Choate, Robert D.
Benedict Judges Blatchford, Bene-
Dict Curtis and Jcachimsen.


journed yesterday in consequence Of the death Of
the Hon. William H. Seward. Judge Benedict sat
in the Circuit Court at eleven o'clock, and stated
that motion would be made In the District Court
for an adjournment OF both Courts. His Honor
joined Judge Blatchford in the District Court at
halfpast eleven O'Clock. At that hour there was a
large attendance Of the members OF the Bar.
REMARKS OF DISTRICT ATTORNEY DAVIS.
Mr.. Noah Davis, United States Attorney, said:-
MAY IT PLEASE THE CoURT-Thc public prints Of
this morning announce the death OF the Hon. Will
liam II. seward on yesterday, at his residence in
Auburn.
1t Is deemed appropriate that, as the representa-
tive OF the United States government, with which
the deceased was so long conspicu0usly connected
! should bring this sad event to the notice OF the
such occasions be taken. Mr.. Seward was, per-
haps, better known throughout his own country
him we have long recognized one Of
% nuoo anS Drvae life for oo5
virtues and for traits OF character that have rem
dered him most deserving member OF the commu-
nifty. do not stand here to pronounce his eulOgy
trace his career; brief glance at the latter will
suffice He entered on his profession, ! think, in
1922 and very soon took high position at the Bar,
and during the entire period OF his active profes-
sonal life he commanded the respect of the coun-
tion as lawyer which lie succeeded in establish
ing by his extraordinary mental powers and the
abilities he displayed in all the cases which fell into
the great lawyers OF this county. He
entered enter ars very early rSa into public life
was the youngest member who had ever been
chosen to that body. In that position he displayed
abilities that soon placed him at the head OF great
political party in the State. Twice he filed the
gubernatoria chair Of this State, and in dscharg-
ing the duties Of that high Office lie won the conf
dence and respect not only OF his own but OF all
parties and commanded the attention OF the whole
country. After few years OF retirement Mr..
Seward was elected to the United States senate,
W uch
minds as Webster, Clay, Calhoun, Benton Everett
and others, who tncn distinguished that body. 1t
great men | have named to say that Mr.. Seward
soon placed himself on an equal footing with them,
gree @ OF influence r he exerted upon the conntry.
On the election OF Mr.. Lincoln he became Secretary
OF State, aud 1t is only simple justice to say that In
the history OF the government that Office has been
filled by no superior and perhaps by no equal. The
life Of Mr.. Seward has been one OF untring indus
try The volumes that have been produced by his
pen will attest this fact, and his works will take
rank by the side OF those OF our most vouminous
and able writers. Mr.. Seward has fallen at the ripe
age Of seventy-two years, covered with honors and
respected by all. He leaves no stain upon his great
name, but an example which, viewed from every
point is truly worthy Of emulation and imitation.
The courts OF the country with which during a
large part OF his life he was so nonorably connected
should hasten to pay the tribute due to his memory.
move that these Courts, in honor to the memory
OF Mr.. Seward, do now adjourn, and than an order
to that cnect be entered upon their minutes.
REMARKS OF MR.. B. D. sILLIMAY.
Mr. b. D. Siman, in seconding the motion for
adjournment, said:-
This sad and sudden event inspires more OF sor-
than of disposition at this time. to describe
lie has acted great part In life. In every sphere
OF action he was distinguished. His was one OF
left his marx e on every @ page Of his "U, hs
tory during the period OF his long public life. Both
OF your Honors Judges Blatchford and Benedict)
knew him well. One OF you stood for years in close
personal and official relations to him. None better
M more Justly na than yGarssves appreciate his
wort worth Il was was my my fortune 70 become Intimate nt%ate
With him In early life, and tie lrienasniD then
formed continued 70 MS death; His mind was the
dimensions. The one was strengthened and sus-
tanned by the other. His alIection for his friends
knew knew mo ,nnns; ms his ,. fidelity them
we'll matured became convictions; his convicf.bns.
principles. When once formed and adopted ne
was unchangingy, faithful to them and ever
earnest and innexible in their advocacy. What he
believed to be right was his law. As Governor of
New YORK, as a Senator and as Secretary OF State
determination Of purpose and his intellectual
strength and resource were always conspicuous
and eaecve, fernaps 81 no man now living was
great events that have marked the history of this
country during the last quarter OF century. In
the Senate and In the Cabinet he was first among
the foremost. Among the great men who have
been named by my learned friend, the District At
torney he was peer. None were more eminent,
was distinguished not only as a states.
man, but his name Is enrolled among
the foremost OF our profession In the Reports-
those records OF the PROFESSIONALS name is found
In cases involving vast amounts and great prnci.
PIES The discussions In those cases were con.
Quoted by him with all the resources OF profound
learning and consummate ability. lie brought to
hie procession that magic eloquence that moves
that aid and determine those who administer
Justice from the bench. His services to the coun-
try in ser hours or peril his bold and wise diplo-
macy and his fidelity to her when others faltered
are impei'tshably recorded in her history.
Mr.. Silliman concluded by seconding the motion
for adjournment made by the District Attorney.
MIR. Josenh IT,, Choate and Mr.. Robert ID. Benc.