The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-08
SURROGATE VAN sCHAICK.


TRIBUTARY SPEECHES DY THE BENCH AND
BAR-AcTIoN OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
Respect to tho memory Of Stephen d. Van schaick,
the late Surrogate, whose recent death at Charleston
South Carolina after entering upon the duties
OF the responsible position to which he elevated by
tho SURFACES of the people the last election, was
shown yesterday in resolutions passed by the officers
and attaches the surrosate's Court which he
presided with such grace and dignity by adournments
in OF the courts, with accompanying tributary
speeches by tho Bench and Bar and resolutions OF
dolcnce by the Board OF Aldermen. Meantime tho
surrogatcs Court, together with tho Offices and
entrances are drapcd with mourning insigna-those
external emblcms Of respect for the iamented dead
suRaocArx's COURT.
At full meeting OF tho officers and attaches OF the
surrogates Court held yesterday, Mr. Cornelius Miner
in tho chair Messrs f. y UnderhiIl }. J. Traynor aud
William H. Mclntire appointed committee TO
draft resolutions expressive OF regret that their ato
chief had been removed by death aud also OF respect
for his memory. In wei-descrved tribute the
lutions say:-'srhe suavIty OF manner, kindness Of
heart and gcntleness OF dcmcanor exhibited by Mr..
Van Schaick in every relation IN which he has como
under our observation toward all, whether counsel,
VISITORS inqurcrs subordnates and the patience he
showed under circumstances trying TO human temper,
and to which most men would have given way, wore
qualities which created IN marked admira ion OF tho
man, and led all who familiar with his personal
traits TO rejoice In his elevation to tho Bench"
further resolution Expressed sympathy for tho DO
reaved family:
PROCEEDINGS THE COURTS.
In the Supreme Court, Circuit Part l. Mr.. Henry H.
Anderson moved in appropriate terms adjournment
OF the Court OF respect the memory OF the
Surrogate, which was seconded by Mr. u. y. Calvin.
Judge Lawrence said he had learned with pain yoscr
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that he had tho pleasure OF conversing with him.
He expected To see him enjoy long and bright career
tho Judicial Bench 10 which he had been elevated
but lac has been taken away forever and II but
proper mark OF respect Tor him. not only for the man.
but for the official station he occupied that the Cours
should adjourn.
In Part the motion to adjourn was made by J.
Henry Hall and seconded by =. q. Courtney. Judge
Brady granting the notion said The Court recog-
Mes the proprctyo oil this motion. Tho Surrogate
gentleman Of character and capacity, courteous
who knew HIM moro intimately than myself accord
HIM these attributes in all tho various rclations
OF his professional lifc II Is cmincntly due TO his
memory that this mark OF respect should be madc,
and while the motion granted great regret Is felt tor
the necessity which demands II.
In Part 5, before Judge larremorc. Mr. c. A. David
son moved the adjournment and Mr.. Joseph Larocquo
seconded the motion. Judge Larremore said he fully
made. After paying high tribute to the professional
standing OF the deceased no spoke Of his personal
character as perfect mosaic, with prominent
characteristic but all harmonizng and perfectly fitting
and blending together. In conclusion be said THE
BILE entry be made upon its minutes Thus we add an
other name to the record Of the lustrous dead and
Stephen d. Van Setback, like his predecessors Camp
bell Ogden and Bradford passes OF life history
and the cherished memory Of an appreciative proes-
sion.n
Upon the rcassembling OF the court held by Judge
Barrett which Is being tried the suit OF De witt T.
Taylor against Jay Gould, Mr.. Algernon S. Sullivan
ana addressed the Court saying that, owing
the sudden interruption tho trial OF this important
suit yesterday IT unfortunate that circumstances
prohibited any allusion the death Of the late IL.
mented Surrogate Van Schaick. He would avail him.
self Of the present occasion TO make good the omission
man. That rs n lawyer, many years ago, Mr. Van
Setback taught him lesson which he had never since
forgotten; he thought Il his duty not only 10 advise
client, but also advise the client TO do right, m
idea which forgotten In later days He
logizcd the efficient manner in which the Surrogate
had performed the difficult duties OF his official posi-
ton Ho asked in concluding his remarks, that some
tribute OF respect pc paid 70 tho memory Of deparc4
Mr. Sherman also spoke Of the great Judicial and
legal qualities OF the deceased Surrogate He said that
tho loss Of a Judge was always, calamity His'
position more generally useful than that
Of clergyman, who could only look upon onv side OF
human nature. He hoped that the sad event would
bind the counsel more closely together and would 10
the calming for time at least the acrImony
ofheased debate and would engender warm brotnerly
Judge Barrett made feeling tribute to tho memory
OF the late Surrogate and directed the usual order "a
be entered on the minutes.
In Supreme Court Special Term, Mr. Lucien Birds
eye made tho motion adjourn and Mr. r r. Mask
and Mr. a. r. Dyett seconded the motion.
atc Surrogate said he OF Gods good gifts -
humanity IL was hIs the Judges privilege 10 know
him and 10 love him. Mr.. Van schaick enjoyed large
degree OF tho confidence Of the community and
engaged In mos; important tgations, He seemed 70
DC Always @ & ns ~ 'n 10 BE-
nrably adapted for tho position he held and adorned
the hour Of his DEATH He was patient, kind and
Just and always came TO right conclusion His death
was q loss 10 the community and the Bar. But thu
stricken and family should not be forgotten, and
they should hope that the Providence which notices
even the fall OF sparrow the cry tho ravon
tempcrs the breeze to the shorn lamb will onfod
in his tender arms that stricken household During the
course OF his remarks Judge Van Worst was deeply az
fccted. In conclusion he granted the motion and
ordered Adjournment Of tho Court until next Aon-
day
MEETING OF TINE RoAxD sUrKRvrsoRs.
The Board Of Aldermen mot as Supervisors yestcr-
Lewis as President and Mr.. r. J. Twomcy Clerk
Alderman Purroy offered the following preamble and
resolutions relative 70 tho death OF Surrogate Van
Schaick:-
Whereas has pleased Almighty God Ills inscrutsbls
wsdcm g remove from b. .'hs,c o. y s among ~
wheres, T. him this county has los, an Upright hs a and
which 4" held his responsible ONCE evidenced 10 ueh d
genee learning and wisdom shs Of Impair.
m:sf prominent place among sss acnossa m
soo w nov y hers s.' BE-
Resolved That the Board Of Supervisor. q the city
oS Of which ns also for%sd psr
sympathy in h tho sad hour their -
Resolved Tina. as an evidence respect 20 the
o. the deceased this Board wiz attend in body At his f..
bSdns be placed At hall mast nom sunrise on
day apart solemnxng the funeral rites and csre-
special OF this onrd hereto,
appointed be continued In power for the purpose %
making other In their opinion may
be properly manifest for thc death
and respect for the memory Of deceased
Alderman Billings seconded the resolutions IN fow
cuogstc remarks upon the character and abilities Of
deceased after which they passed BY unanimous
vote.
WHO IS TO nE MKT suRnoGArEf
The question a. TO who will succeed MI. Van SchaicB
troubles tho politicians very much. There hosts
or candidates every lawyer great and small, who hap.
pens to belong to Tammany Hall beng an aspranl
They came up In single Ale by the dozen nj the aSo
meeting OF the General Committee and obscquiously
buttonhoIcd Mr. John Kelly ono alter tho other.
Among tho candidates mentioned u. g. Calvin.
Frederick Smyth, Henry /. Clinton Peter Il. Olncys
Burton ~ Harrison, Alfred Ackcrt and several hun.
drcd Others As the majority OF tho Supervisors "
composed Of Tammany men that organization VIII
doubtless control the appointment IL u understood
that Surrogate Van schaick died poor The
proposition therefore made that The appointcc