New-York tribune., 1879-05-01
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
Fy.JuDGF BARNARD's FUNERAL.

EN-JUD(It BARNAhl)S 4 fUNEh<l'
The funeral Of ex-Judge George G. Barnard took
place at 10 a. m. yesterday from his residence No.
% West Tweuty-iirst-st. In the large assemblagc
of persons were many who remained staunch friends
of the dead man after his public misfortunes There
were present famous lawyers, judges and ex-judges
merchants and well-kuown politicians; among
them Surveyor Graham, William A. Beach, who
was chief counsel for Judge Barnard during thelm-
peachment trial Aaron j. VGnderpoeb Recorder
Hackett, ex Senator Francis NJ. Bixby. eX-Judge
Cunning s Bedford Commodore c, X Garrison, ex-
Police Commissioner Sidney T. Nichols, Alderman
William II. Roberts. Rufus F. Andrews, ex-JudGe
Sutherland ex-Judge Koch. ex-Judge CardOzo, Ed
ward Gale, cx-Judge Barbour, ex-senator John Fox
John Dawson, of the Department of Parks, ex-
Judge FthIan, Riohard Schell. Chief-Justice Shea
Henry Il. Felter, ex-Warden johnson, Mr.. Irwin
the banker, cx-Judge Robert Green, CALVIN Frost
of Westchester Major cunningham, OF Phliadel-
pha, and among the near friends anu relatlNes'
James III. Coleman, Senator Wagstatf eX-Judge
Samuel Jones. John Anderson, and Judge Joseph r.
Barnard. With these were the children oi eA-Juuge
The first floor of the residence crowded Othe
doors, many gentlemen standing on the portlco
steps and even on the sidewalk The Rev. Dr'
Houghton assisted by the Rev. DR.. II. l.. Zegenfuss
of POughkecpSe, read the Episcopal burial service
Near the coffin stood Dr. Looms and Dr. Srahe'
who attended ex-Judge Barnard during his illness
On the rosewood coffin was silver plate IN the
form of an open book. with the inscriptions George
G. Barnard died April p, 1879. aged iorty-nine
years." Those who viewed the remains commented
on the lfelke appearance of thG features. when
had been little changed by q painful sickness
beautiful floral cross and pillow made OF calla Illes
white carnations roses and violetS, were the only
floral tributes There pal bearers. ana the re-
mains were placed in Greenwood Cemetery.
CHANGES AMONG BROOKLYN OFFICIALS.
With to-day expire the terms of Office of the Com
missoners of City Works and of Police and Excise
in Brooklyn. and in a few weeks the terms of office
OF six other officials in that city will end. OF these
twelve officials, six are Republicans, three Demo-
Gratis and three Independents. Under the charter
the Mayor is required to nominate theiI successors
and the nominations are subject TO confirmation by
the Board Of Aldermen The Mayor is Democrat
while the Common Council is under the control OF
the opposite party. OF the twenty-five Aldermen
sixteen are Republicans and eight Democrats Winle
one Alderman Tor Congressman, ORellIy, is an In
dependent Democrat. Ihe Oticlals whose terms
Of Office are about TO expire, together with the dates
when their terms cease are as follows:
MAY l, Commissioners of City NOTks-tredeIIck
s. Massey, Dem; John W. Flaherty, Ind; George
{. Bennett, Rep
James Jourdan, Rep. Rodney {. Ward, Rep%
Nav ~. Commissi ners of Fire and Buildings
David Williams, Rep; James Ryan, lnd.; bernard
Gallagher. DEM
May ;. President of the Board Of Health-Dr
James Crane, Rep
june -. Registrar of Arrears-Rufus L. Scott Ind.
July l, Tax COllectOr-James Tanner, Rep
In addition to these the terms OF the Guy Treas
urer, William Mayo Little. aud OF two CITY Assess
prs Benjamin ". Wilson and Garret Bergen, all Re
puhicanS. expired on January ], hut 10 nominations
for these places have been made by Mayor Howell.
Ii is not known when he will send in nominations
their positions until the confirmation OF their sue
ccsSOTS