New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-23
OBITUARY.
ISAAC SHERMAN.

Isaac Sherman, who died at bis horae II Z
1S West Twentieth-st Friday night, was born b. ~
Adams, Mass in 1877 and there received purf q
education In early life he was law student at An
N. Y. Judge Noah Davis was fellowstudens sn6*
strong friendship was formed between .iem vtiS
lasted until Mr.. sherman's death. After studytus
for year, Mr.. Sherman abandoned 1t and vent ~
business He became interested In the making Of sf,,
for export. He In the habit OF going TO Micsss
and making contracts Tor the purchase Of slaves rks
the timber standing In tho woods. II there
ficient to haul the slaves from the woods fhs<
drawn out In the winter II not, they sous<tr,
remained standing for year or two In this manner -
became engaged In discussion on taxation WITH -
Attorney General OF Michigan, which brought out -,
knowledge on the subject. The Statutes OF che Stir g
empted property which was IN transitu, and NJ ~,
man claimed that his slaves In that condition unta
they were taken out OF the woods and started for Poi
Huron. his usual point Of shipment 70 Buffalo ana ~
East. After considerable correspondence, be fudu.
the Attorney to accept his view of the us1&y
He FRI queny referred to this Of his earie
triumphs In taxation questions. and especially en,ys
the Attorney-Genera's remark that he considesp<
slaves which waited In the woods for snow two yea =
being long time in transitu. He retired from businc
In the City OF Buffalo at the age OF thirty with what NJ
then considered competence. "a
Mr. Sherman came 20 New.York abos1
TWENTY-FIVE years ago and established the lrm of SA
until 1865 and after that he devoted himself the css
OF his private interests IL was his custom. however,
ferred to enter into only those which had e.tabdsSsd
their claims 10 success The only railroad security +
investment seemed desirable be always made his o.
examination into the validity OF the mortgage securing
constitution Of the State in which the road va
He examined all the legislation concerning the rcaa
were raised Ia his mind; and wheE hts doubts were u
removed, was ready to purchase HIS knowledse e
railroad law is said TO have been thoroughly prote
sional for he was acquainted only with the eadisr
principles but also with all the decisions IN the re 2e
bis Examination Of questions OF political ecosss;S
especially those connected with currency HIS fne16
Snd aRaoh' he was undo3eedy one Of me oe
formed men in the country His advice on these suen
and lawyers Il was bis custom for many yesss )
visit. Sunday afternoons, the Union League Cha
habit were accustomed 10 seek his counsel he was ~
frrQuenrer Of tbs Union Club. where he was the con
ap@ Of he O. Society
In political life Mr. Sherman was originally Deue
e5a liz e that t
took prominent part In the founding OF the Republics
gary ms as G Ss OF 'as thu
densy, and from that time had much u;asass
ton he was one Of the Presidents confidential sdyisc
Il Is said that no one In the country stood closer 70 ~
orally understood by Mr.. shsrman's friends that h
declined the position OF Secretary OF the Treasury which
oil red ~ him Oy Mf. Lincoln. .s.s
Of reiirlng disposition. Not only did b
not seek Office, but hA always refused Il
prominently into notice. He was contented 70 impat
MS views to those who asked for them and to exert b
influence upon the few who sought his counsel HIS
quaintap,es say that he wsasgenial and courteous y
manner, cheerful In disposD1on and generous end
LIBERAL IN spirit. He charitable TO large DEGREE
out was always anxious to keep his generosity
concealed He is said ~ have been 20 kindly In bis rs
tioIs with all that short time before his death. Be
remarked all the circle OF hs wide aeQuantance
there was No 10 WHOM he did not speak. He was
waking about upon the slippery payrLnents On return
ing 10 his home he coLnpaiued VI great fatigue eik
alter resting sbort time, ate his dinner with
ing relish. he read the evening papcn
sisireiy ana star,ea 10 retire aooq, ~ a.
af;erward he became unconscious. and did az l0&s
O'clock Heart disease, of which he had exhibited sym
toms for some tiIue, the cause OF his death he
leaves q widow and daughter. the wife of Brady
Martin formerly OF Albany bat living IN ths city
Tie funeral services Will take place at his late home No.
Is West Twentieth-st. Tuesday at 10 H. m.