Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-14
Born to Journalism.

Judge Noah was son of Manuel Mor{la-
cal Noah, one Of the most distinguishes
journalists and Hebrews of this country.
He was man of remarkable inteIIectuaIi-
ty, 1nguist, and man of wide reading.
his versatility OF mind was notable and
ne was vcfsed In the literature of all ma
ions. He was held in high esteem by all
VINO Knew him, was a genial comrade and
stanch friend. He leaves a family con-
slStlng OF a wife. two daughters and a son
judge Noah was reared in New York, but
located in Minnesota when the territorial
organization was formed, and filled accent
ably various judicial and legislative prefer
f IN 1891 he declined the nomination
Ior oeiesate IN Congress to accept the posi-
tlon or clerk Of the supreme court of the
state, an elective office
Served in the War,
When the war broke out Judge Noah went
10 the front as captain in the I'd Mime
sofa He participated in the battle OF Mill
springs and went with Buell's army to
NASHVILLE and then to Shiloh. He resigned
IN June. 1862. and went to Nashville where
ne held close relations with Andrew John
son and his provisional government, and
also with Gen. Thomas in his administra
1on or the city. He was appointed by Gov
brownloW one of the attorneys genera Is
ana chancellors of the state, and as at
q
lrlal OF Judge Frazier, who was impeached
Tor attempting judicially to prevent the as
sembling of quorum of the Tennessee leg
isiature. convened to ratfy or reject the
fourteenth amendment to the Constitution
of the United States.
AT the time of his death Judge Noah was
member of the board of pension appeals
in the Interior Department.
Tribute to His Memory.
Ia cd
and clerks was held this morning in the
office of Assistant Secretary of the Interior
Webster Davis to pay respect to the men,
DRY Of Judge Noah. Secretary Davis pre-
sided and J. B. Greenwell acted as sec
rotary. Mr.. Davis spoke of the death of
Judge Noah after 4 short illness and re-
called with much feeling the address that
Judge Noah had made upon the retire
ment of Judge Reynolds as assistant secre-
tary of the interior
The first and only time" said Mr. Davis
mad the pleasure of meeting you to-
sether was about four months ago and
remember Upon that occasion that Judge
Noah delivered very eloquent and touch.
Ing address in the presentation of a beau
t tiiui testimonial to my predecessor upon
MS retirement. know l voice the feelings
OF each one of you when 1 say Judge Noah :
death will be deeply mourned by his asso-
ciates in the office.
Juuse Moan was man OF excellent at
talnments: man who had mingled with
many distinguished men in his time a
man of wide experience both as a LAWYER
and newspaper man. and one who in all
Ills undertakings conducted himself nobly u
Col w. L. Pierson, chairman of the
beard OF appeals, also spoke of the warm
friendship which existed on the part of all
the members of the board of appeals for
Judge Noah.
Resolutions of Respect
"A committee consisting of Capt. Edward
+. Hall, Col H. l.. Bruce and Dol. Robert
+. Hill was appointed to draft suitable
resolutions for the occasion They report
ed the following, which were adopted:
Resolved. That it is with sincere sorrow
that we learn of the death of our late Off
cha! associate, Judge Jacob j. Noah, and
we tender our sympathy to his bereaved
family. He was a brave and patriotic cit
lien, able and conscientious publi. Off
clal and a true friend. His long and faith
full record as public officer, his genial
friendly nature and his devotion to all that
Is noble End true in life, constitute a char
acter most worthy of imitation and en-
deared him to all who had the pleasure
Of his acquaintance.
Resolved, That as a slight tribute 20 his
memory the board of pension appeals,
with the corsent of the secretary, attend
his funeral as body
Resolved That a copy of these resolu-
tons be forwarded to the family OF the
deceased"