The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-28
THE LATE JUDGE TRACY.

For many years the Judges Of the Marine Court
have not been called upon to mourn the death Of
an associate summoned by death from their
midst, while he was still one OF them, performing
his judicial duties to within but few days Of his
death. 1t has fallen to the lot of one of the
youngest Of them to be taken hence from the
earthly tribunal where he so lately presided to
that eternal judgment seat before which all must
appear. The sudden death OF Judge william II.
Tracy has left void in the hearts Of bis late as
sOciates Of the Marine Court, by whom he was
most esteemed and honored and by whom he will
be long mourned and forever remembered. The
deep feeling of the Judges of the Court at the
early taking of of their late associate and
friend found eloquent expression in the tribute
paid to his memory by Chief Justice
Shea and in the adjournment OF the Court in honor
OF his memory. There were also fitting remarks
by counsel and series of resolutions adopted by
the officials of the Court. all OF whom were per-
s0nally acquainted with the kind and genial dlspo-
sition and courteous manners OF the deceased.
At the opening of the General Term yesterday
full bench-Chief Justice Shea presiding. Mr..
Samuel G. Courtney rose, and addressing the Court,
moved, as the Oldest member OF the Bar present,
that the Court adjourn out Of respect to the mem
DRY Of one OF its Justices, william Ii. Tracy Mr.
Courtney paid high tribute to the memory Of
the deceased Tor his amiabiity geniality and kind
associate
members Of the Bar practising before him.
Addresses were also made by Messrs A. J. Hull,
Mcnamara, Cooper, Judges Flanntgan and Furong.
REMARKS BY CHIEF JUSTICE SHEA.
Chief Justice Shea said-
On behalf Of this Court and in answer to the motion
IS by Profound anG
His kindly nature and brothery aid viii be looked for
nuc felt until the benedcent effect OF time that
memory Silence our safest eoqaence When are in
the presence anu would SPEAK OF me recent dead ior
are vague i0a osos
out Of what With an enpe Accord
think of our departed associate Judge. While
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nieigent purpose 70 adhere to opinions when thus
an s 'Htu and our With him. amy
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but not tS applause Of beyond
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our municipal government our state Legislature an.
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HIS career asJudge was certainly Of usefulness, and
den Spected learn twas not sun In-
% s fsSs niys Of aa IF
when suddenly the prospect OF eternity opened tn
OF sober and certain faith was given to hmthe only
rod and staff to support his through the Valley of
Death No further itigated business will be done this
Court up after the rites OF burial ended which
announced for tomorrow morning.
THE COURT ROOMS IN MOURNING.
The court rooms will remain draped in mourning
for thirty days The proceedings OF this day viii
be entered in ful the records and this Court In
respect to the memory OF Judge Tracy, will now be
adjourned until Thursday morning, at ten O'Clock.
RESOLUTIONS.
The following resolutions were adopted by the
officers OF the Marine Court
Whereas it has pleased Almighty God in his in
finite wisdom 70 remove from our midst our es-
Justices of the Marine Court OF the city OF New
York. the undersigned officers of the Marine
Court, tender TO the bereayed family the snceress
expression of our heartfelt sympathy In the sad loss
which has beaen them and our devou prayer that the
Almighty God in His great mercy may strengthen an0
sustain them In this their affection
Resolved That we the officers Of the Marine Court at
to nd the funeral in body
Resolved, That copy these resolutions be presonee0
to the family OF the deceased.
John II. Gross, j. A. Cristadoro John Meehan, Harri1
Wines. Jr James NJ. Moore, w. Mckenney~ ADAM
Mosher committee.
The Marine Court was adjourned until Thursday