But the people of New York viewed the act oftlie Recorder in a difterent light; and in 1841 he was elected Mayor of the city by a majority of 7,000, and was re-elected to the high position of Chief Magistrate of New York in 1842 and 1S43 -- the only instance we remember of a man being elected Mayor three times in succession At that period of our city's history the Alayor was electetl every year. In 1844 Mr. Morris was appointed Postmaster of New York by President Polk, and he held that oftice for four years. While Postmaster, he was appointed, in 1846, a member of the Constitutional Convention of the State, which formed the State Constitution under which we now act. And last of all, he was elected, in 1853, a Justice of the Saj^reme Court of the First Judicial District, for eight years, more than five years of which are unexpired. Judge Morris's popularity is apparent from the number of important offices he has held, both by the git't of a President and by the choice of the people. As an advocate at the bar lie was at times forcible, eloquent, sarcastic and jocose ; he was a sound lawyer,

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and in criminal juris] srudence he was considered a high authority. As a judge he was impartial, just and patient ; the tyro and the black letter adept, alike received his attention and his courtesy ; the young received from him encouragement, whilst the experienced lawyer received a becoming deference to his position and his standing in the profession. As a private friend he was affable and sincere, and well stored with a fund of ancedote and professional experience. Judge Morris was an excellent and entertaining companion. In his domestic relations he was exemplary, and leaves a fond wife to lament his loss ; but to the members of the bar, who will meet in the Supreme Court on Saturday morning at ten o'clock, we leave the melancholy task of speaking in more extended terms of the character of the deceased Judge, as he was known to the profession and to the community."