New-York tribune., 1879-10-17
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
DEATH OF GEORGE W. PATTERSON.
SKETCH OF HIS LIFE AND TRIBUTE TO HIS
WORTH FROM IHURLOw WED.

A SKETCH OF HIS LIFE AND TRIBUTE TO HIS
WORTH FROM IHURLOw WED.
TO the Edttor OF The TrtbHHe
SIR: Ny heart was deeply saddened this morn
ing by telegram from Westfeld. Chautauqua
County. announcing the death Of George W. Patter-
in his eightieth year
Mr.. Patterson was descended from a family
which came TO Londonderry. NewHampshire. from
the north of Ireland during or soon after the Rev
olutiOuarv War. He was boin few weeks be-
fore the death of General Washington. when has
name changed from John 10 George Washing
tOn-a name that was adorned and frightened by
every thought and act Of his life. Mr. Patterson
came into public life member Of the Assembly
in 1892 and was reelected in 1888 1885. 1896.
1897, 1885 1899 and Is4O in 1899 and 1910 he
Speaker of the House. In 1878 he was
Iieutenant-Governor of the State IN 1554 Cover
nor Patterson served on an important commission
IN establishing for the protection of the harbor o.
New-YoTk. exterior line for wharves. piers ard
bulkheads. Mr.. Patterson acted for many years ~
agent for the English proprietors who purchased
the Holland Land Compauy's interest in Chau-
tauqua County. His thorough business capacity
and habits enabled him first 10 adjust the difficulties
between the settlers and the proprietors and then
to close up the business IN a manner highly salts
factory 10 both parties. Mr.. Patters0n's public
life terminated with the last Congress, Of which he
member
All the elements and qualities which elevate and
adorn human life were harmoniousy blended in the
character Of George W. Patterson. His life was not
only entirely blameless but emnently useful To
those who knew him as | did form of euloglum
viii be deemed inappropriate. As citizen, as the
head of a family, and as public servant, he was
ynodel man. In the.discharge Of legislative duties
he was conscientious and patriotic. He was always
in his seat. and bad. defective equiyocal or sus
picous bill ever evaded escaped his vigllant and
watchfu eye lie had troops OF friends, and so far
az | know OF believe, was without enemy In
private life he was exceptionally fautless. With
out making proclamation of temperance, he was
always a cold water drinker. Whether he or
not church member. he certainly lived the life Of
Christian. HIS bereaved widow, son and daughter
will find consolation in the reflection that they have
enjoyed his afecticnate and devoted guidance and
protection for many happy years, and that when
called Oh 10 render account of his stewardship
below a seat viii be assigned 10 him above among
the good and faithful Between the deceased
and the writer Of this feeble tribute 70 his virtues
and memory close friendship existed for more
than half a century. T.w.
WHEN YOU GET 4 GOOD JUDGE. KEEP HIM
THIN WHY Nor KEEP JUDGE BEACH i-sOME
POINTS ABOUT KEEPlyG JUDGgsHws OUT or
PARTY POLITICS.
70 ths EdttOr Of The Tribune
SIR; I wish TO call the attention Of fair
minded citizens the duty OF getting and keeping
honest ana capable judiciary without reference % mere
party considerations And dsleciacaly wish 20 asa
"a man who ha- been educated 10 the duties OF the place.
Ike Judge Beach of this city, should u0r be kept by
general consent rather than have the various parties IN
their various conventions 80 into scramble for raw
candidates. and then 20 70 the polls in another
scramble Tor tie pacei The judicial Office Is sacred
thing. Welcome the time Wien the whole community
shall say this position Is above politics. and should be
kept aoof from the disturbing angry rivalres
influences OF political contest" such times there have
been; as when ainess impartiaty and integrity of
Judge Brady the First District ana Judge Pratt. OF
the Second we're so universally aekno wledged by all
parties that they into their high places with
entire uuann.ty, and partsanshiD was unknown. II
Judge in the exercise OF his Office the just and
true judicial attributes u is graceful and appropriate
thing Keep hm there just 20 hn-eli aud ben ncial
20 tie community. tt Is not every lawyer VINO viii
make good Judge though he may have integrity and
Intellectual pndowment--fOr the tendencies and habits
of the advocate follow him. IL seems pity 10 ed
ucale Judge and tnen drop lm and educate another.
L there any who, Ike Judge Beach. has na L
taned the dignity the Bench, he'd the
a devoted industry 10 the discharge o.. his dutes.
It against the public Interest that merely
Tor uarff-an cnlelderafiOne, L. should be Oustrd.
We are here. in NewYork, more In danger Of poIucal
Judges than from almost aIy 9ile. source fo-illeal
predictions ougn 10 ne waived IN ia.or SI any sudse
VINO q sDOtess ermine. Something j. due, too 10
The feelings Of hl associates 10 pubIc dly aus IL - d
small consideration they ind nn 10 Work in harmony
with them. promptly ready Tor service, anf never In
olued 10 puf labor OF u7Ou the shoulders ~ another
have iustanced Judge Beach merely 90 Illustrate these
remarks, as FAR as have heard and btevc. De u.-
Ills these rcgurtment-. fAIYArE CITIZEN.
Ne- YORK., oct IL 1879.
I'VE hear Judge Beach well spoken Of. and have
no reason 10 doubt that he deserves all thai IS said
above IL bis iayor. We believe, too, IN nonparti-
san Judiciary and should be glad TO mere party
considerations left out in the selection OF judges.
But we have no doubt that rigid party nominations
are TO be made this year. The political situation is
such that Of three parties each thinks il has chance
20 win, and can be damaged in other way so
much as by the charge Of coalition with either Of
the Others, even on a single candIdate-Edl