The sun., 1879-04-28
GEORGE G. BARNARD DEAD.
j. BARNARD DEAD NEWARK KEEPING SUNDAY
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sHdRP TJCISSIIUDES Nv THE CAREER
or 4 VERY ERRITIC LAWYER.

chtsement - Deposcd from the Supreme
Bench, but without TaInt OF Corruption
His Life Amer the y Judgment \ AgaInst Him.
Ex-Judgc George G.. Barnard died at five
o'clock yesterday morning in his home. at 30
West Twenty first street His ailment. under
which he has suffered for months. was Bright's
disease of the kidneys. Two weeks ago the dis
ease reappeared after short period Of health.
aud in its worst form. 1t confined him to his
bed. An acute shake OF rheumatic Rout. n
malady that he inherited and had often suffered
from, added its torture. The Judges father
fell victim to this complaint. Prof. Loomis
had been Judge Barnard's medical adviser but
during his last illness. Drs. Drake and ]. p. p.
White contributed their skill also. Ten days
ago IL was seen that the invalid could not sur
vivc the attack under which he was suffering.
He was conscious to the last. but was not able
10 speak and when his suferings abated slept
heavily. The slightest noise awakened him.
and his sufIerines were renewed His sisters
were seldom away from his bedside. and
there were gathered in the house his three
sons and two daughters, Senator Wagstnff
James II. Coleman. the ex-Judge's lifelong con-
ndant. and Judge Jones. Nevertheless. when
Mr.. Barnard died none were with him except
his unmarried sister. His remains are to be
buried in Greenwood Cemetery.
George &. Barnard was born in Poughkeep-
sie in 1880. His father was a retired Nan
tucket sea captain. and his mother a Welsh
woman with glitterinR black eyes. There
were seven brothers and two sisters in the fam
fly. Joseph f.. now Judge Of the Supreme
Court in the Second Judicial District. is the
only surviving brother. One OF the sisters is
the wife OF Judge Samuel Jones; the other 10
unmarried and has for many years been one OF
George G. Barnard's family. John Barnard.
another brother. a civil engineer died in
Peru several years ago. The old sea captain
was rich. and tried to give his children an ex-
cellent education. George mastered the pri-
mary branches in PouRhkeepsie. He was an
apt student brimfu Of mischief. A leader in
boyish sports and games. he was trim and
plucky. and won the admiration OF his school
mates. He was sent to Union College and to
Yale. and from there he was graduated. He read
law in the Office Of his brother Joseph. and was
admitted to the bar in 1s49. The discovery OF
gold in California lured him TO the Pacific coast.
He put up his shinge in san Francisco In
1850 and practsed law in that city for more
than five years. The best and the worst men in
California were among his acquantances. One
OF his brothers preceded him 10 San Francisco.
and did thriving law business. George lacked
application. and was not very successful. Land
titles were unsettled and keen and studious
lawyer ought 10 have dropped into a lucrative
pThctlce. Inc lees were idlulOuS. out IN many
cases were lost at the gaming table.
In San Francisco the young lawyer made the
acquantance OF John X. Hackett. David G.
Broderck, George Wilkes. and others. He
also met Commodore c. X; Garrison. who was
ever his warm friend. He made an effort to
climb the political ladder hut was Knocked
from the lower round by Broderick who re-
fused him u nomination Tor the Assembly.
Barnard made "a little money. but lost the most
OF IL in mining speculatiOns. He dressed
travagantly. and was spoken OF as one Of tie
nAn0SDIDnsf Bnrlnp Among
sporting men he was a general favorlte.
In 1856 Mr.. Barnnrd returned TO New York
Chambers. private Secretary TO Gov. Myron II.
Clark. and he and Cnambers took desk room in
e6isftain I'M IN the Eiehth Ward. His $ term as
Corporation Attorney had Just expired The
Hards and Soits had united. and Fernando
Wood was the controlling power IN Tammany
Hall. Barnard ngain made an effort 70 climb
the political ladder. and was assisted by Haskin.
His first appearHnce in politics was as delegate
from the Eighth Ward 70 a Congressional Con;
y,ention, held at Tom Rileys old Fifth Ward
Hotel Franklin street ana West Broadway.
There was struggle between Daniel f. Sckles
and Hiram Walbrdge for the nomination.
Barnard was made Chairman Of the Convention.
The Convention, adjourned without making
nomination. Meantime Sickles heard that
Nalbridge was trying to flank him 10y setting
about 10 start for Washington: hut Sickles
urged him to stay and look after his interests,
As Haskin entered the Convention at It's second
session Barnard turned his keen eyes upon
right 49,, .,o,,,, -. s,a,.,.. -
the, aspiring politician replied. and intend
He Kept his promise. and after a hot fight
Sickles received the nomination. Soon after
ward Haskin was elected 70 Congress from the
westchcster District His place in the, Tam
many General Committee was filled by the
selection Of George G. Barnard. In 1857,
through Haskn's influence. Barnard received
n. Tweed was chairman OF the Convention.
Barnard was then 2S years old, and hne-look;
war-horse" Purdy that Barnard was no lawyer.
ana mat ne mad never been employed ~ case
hurdy had aided In securing his nomination.
He upbraided the Congressman for ing
such man the judge OF the highest criminal
by De Wit Clinton. Haskn assured him that
he would he ugreeably Disappointed in Barnnrd
ominous shaee Of the head. Barnard began to
,.luqy criminal inw. s.9%2n ;. Riterward he wrote
bench on the score Of ability"
Recorder Barnard held Office three years
While more or less under the control Of pollti-
clans, and anxious 10 serve personal friends
be gave general satisfaction. While on the
bench he increased the number OF attendants in
the Court of General Sessions from eight To
thlrty,siX; This was done at the SOLICITATION Of
Supervisors. Al first BARNARD protested. on the
ground that. there was no appropriation for
such number Of attendants but Tweed as;
see 10 the appropriations. and they did. While
Recorder. Barnard displayed an acute knOwl-
edge OF human nature, and despatched busi-
nrss with great celebrity. II is said that none Of
his decisions IN this court were ever reversed.
On June 20 1859. he married Miss Fanny
lovely aud accomplished daughter Of Mr..
John Anderson. The t"iaoconist. Two girls and
tire" hoys were the fruits ot this marriage.
In 1860 Recorder barnard was elected Judge
OF tho Supreme Court He got the TnmmAny
nominntlon through the influence OF Ben and
Fernnndo Wool and P"trr b. Sweeny He held
that oihcr eight y"urs, and was reelected in
1858 by large majority Industrious and
astute, he gave great satisfaction 10 lawyers.
Al the same time ne manifested constant desire
70 serve political and personal friends. Favored
associates wereapponted referees. and on more
than One occasion receivers OF valuable prop
erty were selected at the command Of the leaders
OF the Tammany Ring This, however, was not
peculiar Judge Barnard. He des patched bus-
ness with great readiness. and disposed OF more
cas"s in less time than any other Judge who
ever sht an chambers. He intuitivey grasped
the purport of "a motion, stopped argument. and
awaited the answer Of the opposing party. As
certainlng the point at issue. he rendered a
prompt decision, Seldom did he reverse a de-
elsion. and very few II any Of his decisions were
hnally reversed. At times ht was iocose on the
bench and anon theatrical To young lawyers
he esppciullV kind Many time he