From the New- York american, Nov Is.
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Mr. Eo1aet.-It was our melancholy duty to an
nounce yesterday that Mr. Emmett, while engaged
in his professional duties in TIL Circuit Court, was
struck with apoplexy; and the torebodngs which
were uttered as to the result realized. for he is
no more; he expired last night about half past ten
o'clock. The high standing of this gentleman, at
the bar his talents and character. the circumstances
of this le-and those ofhs death, combine to take
him out Of the ordinary routine, aud require some
thing more at the hand ofpubc journalist than the
brief notice which daily records in his columns that
man is mortal.


OF the early life and history of Mr.. Emmet before
he came to the United States, il is not our purpose
to speak neither is it for as to aude to any acts OF
| his political career after he came here. Beneath
the pail which now enshrouds his cold remains, we
will see only the man of genius, the eloquent advo-
cate, the enlightened and polished gentleman, the
devoted and affectionate father, husband friend
sna,ched TOO soon, and in the ful!ness of his fame
and usefulness from the community that he adorn-
ed and served-from family that he dearly iov-
ed.


From the first moment Of Mr.. Emmet's admission
lin the bar of New York. he took leading place.
70 great fervour of mind and OF Manner united
with ready and emphatic eucution, MIR. Emmet
added the advantages of fine education, OF varied
and extensive literary requirements, and OF the
most untiring industry and perseverance. lie was
to the day of his death an eminent example OF a
conscientious and ndeIatigable counsellor, who


thinks nothing is done or his client, while any thina