Evening journal., 1907-07-09
Presentation Made to Federal
Courts by Mrs. Alexis
|. du POnt
COLONEL NIELDSSPOKESMAN

From the wall of the United States
Court room, just above the judicial
bench, in the Federal building hangs
nm oil painting of the late Judge Ed
ward Green Bradford which was pre-
isentod with behtting ceremonies this
morning by Mrs. Alexis /. DUPONT, a
daughter of the deceased juristi
Mounted in a massive gilt frame thei
portrait is a beautifn specimen of thel
painters art aside from being regard,
ed as an excellent likeness of the judge.
whose face and memory it is to perl
petuate The canvas itself is three
feet in length and represents Judgei
Bradford in a characteristic pose. This
with the six-inch framework of hand
some design and of bright golden fin
Ssh makes a massive picture--the first
to adorn the walls of the Federal court,
room.
The painting is by Frederic De-
Henewood, a French artist, and the
plate on the frame reads: Edward
Green Bradford, United States Judge,l
December u, 1871, TO January 10,l
50 1854"
Judge Gray Presided.
on the bench when the presentation
ceremonies took place we're Judge
tItOIBG Lidlf VIII RAt1AANAr NNH1N
Edward G. Bradford, a son of the
Judge whose memory was thus hon-
ored. and Chief Justice Charles b..
Lore and Chancellor John r. Nichol-
son Of the state judiciary. Judge Igna-
thus c. Grubb also was present but
not on the bench. Members of the
bar from all parts of the State nearly
filled the court room, one of the law
yers in the gathering being Edward G..
Bradford, Jr, son of the present judge
and grandson of the deceased jurist
of the same name.
Children of the late Judge Bradford
were present, as well as many women.
The children of the deceased jurists
aside from Judge Bradford and Mrs
Alexis 1. dupont present, included'Wii-
liam Bradford. Mrs. Charles M. Cur
tbs, Miss Alice Bradford, Miss Cor
Nnelia Bradford and Miss' 'Eugelia Brad
Atord. Mrs Edward G. Bradford widow
oe'he judge whose portrait was pre-
sem>d. also attended the, cerem onies.
Some of the others present included
Miss Elizabeth b. DUPONT Eugene r.
dupont Mrs. Bissell, Miss Emily p
Bissell. Mrs. J.. c. Vandegrift andfthe
Misses Warner.
Colonel Nieid's Address.
on the Judges desk and abOut' the
courtroom were vases of cut flowers.
Tie United states Court was for
mally opened by Crier Gallagher for
the ceremonies, and addressing the
courts. Colonel Benjamin Niehds, who
had been intimately acquainted with
the late Judge Bradford, said-
Colonel Nields, in presenting the por-
trait, addressed the court as follows:
"On behalf Of Mrs. Alexis I. DUPONT
daughter Of the late Judge Bra dfcrd,
have the honor to present this portrait &c
the United States Courts upon condition
that it shall be placed and remain upon
the walls Of the District and Circuit Court
room for the District Of Delaware
Edward Green Bradford was born in
Cecil county. Maryland, July Il, 1873
While very young he came to Whining.
ton with his parents At the age of nine
teen years he was graduated at Delaware
college. He studied law under the direc.
ito nof Edward w. Gilpin, afterwards
Chief Justice of the State, and was ad
nitted to the Delaware Bar April II, 1872
At that dine Judge Gilpin then Attorney.
General, at once appointed him Deputy
Attorney General. This position he hele
until the end OF Judge Gnpin's second
term In 1850. His fairness, judgment anc
ability soon won for him the conhdenc'
and esteem of the bench and bar Of tho
state, and during the latter. part Of Judge
Giipin's second term Mr.. Bradford had
charge Of the greater partAof the prose
cutions In the State. He was elected a rep
resentative to the General Assembly ol
Delaware in 1919 and served in that bod,
with distinguished ability. He was elected
city solicitor far the city OF Wilmington
July A. 1852 and again elected in 1856. Lin
coin appointed him United States Autor
ney for the District OF Delaware ond Apri
Is. 1861 and he was reappointed by John
son. On December u. 1871 Grant appointed
ham United States District Judge for th'
District OF Delaware to succeed Judg'
Hall This honor was merited by hi
standing at teh bar. his public services
and his irreproachable personal character
He died January 16, 1854 in his 65th year
In early life Judge Bradford Identified
himself with the Whig party and sooI
became an active leader. As a publb
speaker he had few equals. well remem
Der him on several occasions discussing
the great moral issues in the Fremont ant
Lincoln campaigns. He had q distinguish
ed appearance, a rich musical voice anC
a clear, fluent delivery. His sincerity
deep earnestness and charming person
alty attracted mad held attentive listen