The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-02-20
THE BRADY MONUMENT,

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD;-
Mr. williams generous and practical suggestion to
more prominently memorabilia the memory Of the
brilliant Brady, his name and fame-the iull value and
significance Of his professional and public careercan-
fail of its purpose toattan the support and be &C
corded the admiration IL merits from the people and
the press. Unconsciousy he justly rebukes the men,
bers OF the Bar for their implied ingratudc TO the
memory OF one from whom they have inherited
much that is associated with the highest conceptions
OF manly worth and inspiring influence of pro-
fessional example that should make the Bench and
Bar more substantially proud OF their iustrious
brother and long this late date have caused them
10 perpetuate some more imposing and mpersh-
able monumental tribute than that which decki
the musty obscurity Of the Law Library of this city
the remembrance Of his peerless genius of intellec
and incompatible generosity and greatness OF heart
Incorruptible as he in character, unmpeachable
honor and OF spoess integrity with the ability and
conscientiousness Of man OF true genius genial gen.
erous 'honest tender and true ofnaure with handas
open TO poverty as his heart open to human suffer-
ing \" cannot but exclaim. what magnificent and all
commanding paradlgm Is the memory OF his profess
sona character for tho young members of the Bar of
to-day of the future and how, with the ever present
remembrance Of such greatness in whatever shape,
mould device design IL be cast before eyes, we
who yet in the infancy OF our profession how the
future or the Bar OF the Empire Clty would DC pro-
ductive of aspirations higher, more honorable and
nobler than permeate its broad and powerful circle
day Irrespective OF his claim TO the veneraton due
his namo as of genius, accom-
pished advocate eloquent orator, q
| gentleman aud man Of irreproachable
professional honor he should, Mr. Williams rightly
recalls, be equally and justly remembered the
sagacious, patient and uncompromisng champion OF
the Union when in this hotbed OF rebellion ITSELF
| own city, bravo and fearless mcn-men who could do
and dare face tho mad fury OF tho mobwere few and
! far between. His memory should 60 down hon.
ored and sacred tradition posterty. The young men
at the Bar today-the sentiments and opinions many
Of whom / represent and foreshadow here-havc sim
! gled his name from among the many that adorn tho
records OF courts for the forty years the
one whose character is most worthy OF emulation and
therefore, most worthy OF honor; and while they feel
the shame which attaches itself to the neglect of his
memory at hands OF the biographer-at the hands
of those who to-day still enjoying and reapng tho
fruits OF his all powerful aid on the Bench and at the Bar
they feel corresponding pride In hoping and prefer
ing their assistance 10 realize such hope that at no far
distant date Bradys character will be forever recorded
In manner that will assume proportions worthy OF
the life II would commemorate To this end then, let
all the energies OF the Bar be brought TO bear and
emuating tho example OF Mr.. Williams, who but
his friend and social admirer and would honor him as
such his greatness of heart let those who his
professional brethren institute active for the
Accomplishment OF as grand a purpose the recognition
and honoring his greatness Of mind. The young men
the Bar will be but too proud TO aid practically in
the success and advancement OF so worthy under
taking. This must be done later, but at
last Must the young men at the Bar take the initia-
tvef
cannot but remark the presence Of Mr. jarvis COM
muncaton which throws so light air Of indifferent
bunooncry the semi-heated action Of Mr. Williams.
Either "Uncle Nat" placed an Intentional misconstruc-
ton the motive the extent OF Mr. Williams sug-
gestlon displayed lamenabe and hardly pardonabe
ignorance Of the broad and comprehensive Object en-
bodied in that gentemon's letter What lew friends
on their own individual responsibility have done to
crafty, and commercially, personal friendship In
closetng away for the delectaon curiosity or admira
ton the STEW favored Of the flock" in the ISOLATION
or obscurtty OF the Law Institute"-a marble bust
''Ith plaster models in their private librares"-s not
the question, docs not cover the motive anu
certainly throws cold water on the intention
| OF Mr. Williams upon the purpose and Views
OF other gentlemen not members OF our profession,
who no doubt find ii quite II not more lucrative
10 worship at the shrine OF Thespis In preference
that Of Themls. Mr. jarvis "drQumsntum dd gnorGn-
say the least, very refreshing IN It's super
1cral concelt, and unworthy OF his pen What Is de-
manded is something more prominent, public and i'm
posing It's presence In its construction, IN loca-
on than the "hedged-in for the benefit Of the-few'
portrature which, under the suspension OF close
musty and tomb-like oblivion $50 Tar the people
large arc consdered OF the Court House caacombs Of
Chambers street
No ''Unce Nat you must not prejudice the motive
OF Mr.. Williams by clever shifting OF The scene;
the last grand act remains TO be performed and for
the sake OF the Of which. " you should take
the initiative, the Bar will sustain your Efforts Prac-
tlcafy remove the unpleasant impression engendered
trum the pulpit and the stage II needs be- but at all
events professional In their character and thousands
will follow you.
..carpe diem" Uncle Natl "carpo demi',
Yours, &c, I. F. G
FEnRuARY i3 1876