The New York herald., 1873-12-16
United states District Court.

Snorty aiIer III O'CLOCK yesterday morning, Juuge
B CHORD took his seat on the bench OF the United
States District Court, there being present at that
hour several members OF the Bar, who were In ex-
pectation that some action would oe taken in re-
gard 70 the death Of the Hon. Samuel Nelson,
ex-Assoclate Judge or the Supreme Court
of the United States, which was announced
on saturday last In this hope they
were not disappointed, for Immediately after
the Judge had entered the court room,
Mr.. Bliss. United States District Attorney, said
that since the adjournment or the Court news had
reached this city OF the death Of Judge Nelson,
who had 80 long presidedin the Circuit Court and
also been member OF the Supreme Court OF the
United States. 1t seemed to him highly proper
proper entry on Its minutes or the sad event. 1t
was not for him, however. In making this motion,
TO make any extended remarks and for two rea-
not have any great experience before Judge Mel
son and, second, because the members OF the Bar
had taken measures to express their opinions with
be held in this building to-day He, therefore,
moved the adjournment OF the Court
Mr.. ErastuS O. Benedict seconded the motion
breny expressing his regret for the death OF the
distinguished Judge, whose merits and reputation
as o judicial Oficer were fully recognized by all
the members Of the Bar.
Ex-Judge Beebe supported the motion, stating
that 1t was emlnently ft the Court should adjourn
on account OF the death OF the great juriSt who
had just passed away. 1t appeared to him that 1t
would be right to have an expression of opinion on
the part OF the members OF the Bar who knew
Judge Nelson well, apart from the general meet
ing Of the Bar which was about to be held to-day.
The memory Of Judge Nelson would rest with them
forever. bis simplicity, kindness and goodness OF
heart, combined with great nrmness and
decision OF character, fitted him to be what he
Mr.. Van Santvoord also supported the motion,
stating that to adjourn the Court would be q
proper tribute to the memory OF great Judge and
good man, whom they all venerated and loved.
REMARKS OF JUDGE BLATCHFORD.
Judge BlatchfOrd said:-
The Court recognizes the proprey of the motion which
from adding few remarks to those 50 sppl ooriatey
sn bios
&indnsss and als so fn'
q mncS less than required the rules of
the Court at the time, to his personal action in dspens
ever since time latest moment his lie to
most afiectonate and intimate IN ali the relations that
bore to him. as friend member Of the profession and
veil sSe perfect ssI moaei @ judicial sser think
Sa % S8f the
any Court Of the states who combined more fully in
Judge inissrisy n5mnsss ol purposs. courtesy and
IN 1nf the highest
Qualities that 60 to Sonstitu,e judge in the highest
in this country and almost uneqnsled world.
few mSnh @ ysaSs ssrys
he was in full possession :oi his mental faculties
felt conscentiousy could longer perform the
full measure of the duties Of his office. He resigned At
still well lave remained upon the BENCH for longer
and the conside alton OF all who knew him. both and
OF the bench His has sunk to rest in unclouded
long duration OF sickness; without any Impairment of
his mental faculties, and has passed away in manner
most fitting. the close of well spent life. therefore
direct that the Court be adjourned until tomorrow and
Some conversation then took place with regard
TO the day fixed for the funeral.
Judge Batchford said he was just informed by
Mr.. Stilwen that the funeral would take place on
Thursday at Cooperstown, and 1t was the intention
of himself and Judge Woodruff to attend 1t.
Mr.. Erastus G. Benedict moved that report of
the remarks made by Judge Blatchford on the pres
ent occasion be inserted on the minutes OF the
Court.
This motion was agreed to, ana the proceedings
then closed.