Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-01-24

right for him to do, and in doing what be
believed WAS right he never hssitated OF
laltered. He had fewer doubts about
what was right than fall 10 the
lot OF most men. He had no
sympathy with any party. society or per-
son who advocated or did what he be-
lisved WAS wrong. Hence he way appar-
emily isolated FROM many who would
have prohted much by knowing him bet,
ter. Perhaps II is unnecessary for me to
speak here OF his professional life. among
those who knew him 80 well. Yet as q
lawyer he was proud Of his profession,
honored II and was an honor to 1t. As
a judge he possessed the quality, which
is 30 rare aud 80 desirable in judge, OF
giving 10 each party full, patient and
respectful hearing, and never deciding a
case until after full and thorough in
| vostigation, his clear discrimination Of
what was right and his great love Tor
| justice, and his goodness of heart made
| it easy for him to give correct opinions
and just judgments. His influence upon
the State and on society were all for
| good. 1t is to be regretted that his lie
and influence wers not prolonged. He
WAS my friend and mourn his death.
Hon. Charles b. Lore. said Judge
Bradford was the ninth member of the
bar who had died within the past four
yesrs, but that the death OF none had
impressed him more than that Uf Mr..
Bradford. The deceased had been fair
and impartial, patient and careful, and
had great sympathy with the yonng men
at the bar. Honesty of purpose had
been the key note of his life, and from his
boyhood to his death there had not been
one spot on his character. In conclusion
Mr.. Lore stated that he was glad to pay
his feeble tribute to the dead.
j. Alexander Fulton, ESQ.,, referred
briefly to the dignifed conduct and
domestic life Of Judge Bradford during
his comparatively short acquaintance
with him, which had been since the year
1876.
]. Ii. Hoifecker, Jr., Esq, spoke of the
deceased as having bsen an impassioned
and eloquent orator, delibeI ate and
careful judge and an open, generous and
frank friend. AS a judge he was patient
to rare degree, and 1t would be we'll if
his example as citizen were patterned
alter.
George V. Massey, Esq , bore. witness
truth TO serve the eye and stated that one
peculiar trait of his many good ones was
his kindness, consideration and forbear-
ance to the young members of the bar.
Judge Wales read telegram from
Senator Bayard, expressing regret that
public duties in Washington prevented
him from attending the obsequies, and
one from George Il. Bates, Esq, explain
a. L 4
he could not return in time.
Judge Wales stated that Judge Brad
ford had been ambitious without
naughty heart or lofty eye and that his
quick intellect and buoysnt spirit had
made him desirable companion.
The resolutions were then unanimously
adopted.
A motion, offered by Attorney General
Gray, that the members OF the bar attend
the funeral in a body, was also adopted.
In speaking of the deceased, Mr.. Gray
stated that he had had inherent regard
for Mr.. Bradford from his early youth,
and that regard had grown by his inter
course with him. He did not believe
any man ever left Judge Bradford's court
room after decision had been rendered
against him without feeling that the de-
cision was the honest and just expression
OF the mind of an honest and just law
yer and judge. In conclusion, Mr.. Gray
said ne thought the deceased would live
as long in our aiections as in our re-
meDbrance as judge.
District Attorney Patterson and Attor-
ney-Genersl Gray we're each appointed a
committee OF one to furnish copies of the
resolutions to the United States courts
and the superior court, respectively.
JUDGa BRADFORD's FUNERAL-HIs REMAINS
INFERRED AT OLD swEDgs CEMETERY
The funeral OF the late Hon. Edward
trict court, took place Saturday morning
q. Bradford judge of the United States dis
from his late residence, No 1901 Dela.
ware avenue. Only the male friends and
relatives of the deceased, attended the
obsequies.
Nearly the entire men. bership of the
New Castle county bar, representatives
of the bar OF Kent county, officers of the
United States court, and OF all depart
ments OF the Federal government repre-
sented here, numerous citizens prominent
in mercantile circles, and in the mediOsl,
ministerial, and other professions, were
in attendance.
The impressive services OF the BpiFco-
pal Church were conducted at the h0use
by the Right Reverend Bishop Lse, az
sisted by the Rev. Charles E. Murray Of
ST. Andrews Church of which the
deceased was a member. After the
prayer and scriptural lesson by the Rev
Mr.. Murray, Bishop Lee. delivered brief
address eulogistic of the life. character
and works Of the deceased. He paid an
eloquent tribute TO his career ss a private
citizen and as public official, holding at
the time of his death One OF the highest
offices of honor and trust OF the legal pro-
fession
The remains, clothed in . suit of black,
lay in black cssket mounted with
silver. Do the lid of the casket plate
bore the inscription Edward Green
Bradford born Julv 18th, 1919 died
January 10Th, 1884"
The pail bearers were The Hon.
Lsonard L. Wales, John C. Patterson,
Esq Hon. William G. Whiteley, Henry
G.. Banning, William C. Spruance, Esq
Victor DUPONT, Esq, Anthony Higgins,
Esq and S. Rodmond Smith, Bsq. Six
carriers conveyed the cssket with the re-
mains to the hearse, and the funeral
cortege moved tu the Old Swedes
cemetery.
At the grave the Episcopal burial ser
vice WAS read and the body consigned to
the earth.