Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-02
DIED.,


IN Washington at 6 O'Clock yesterday morning,
after an illness of eight or ten days, THOMAS
LAW, Esquire, aged about rs years.
The history of this gentleman, could II be
committed to paper, would be more interesting
and instructive than some histories of greater
notorety. We are not possessed OF the mate
rails, however, nor is this the place, to trace 1t
al large Mr.. LAW was native OF England,
ofhighly respectable connections, the late learn
ed and distinguished Lord ELLENRoRouGH being
one of his several brothers. Early In lie ne
accepted one of those employments in the gift OF
the British East-India Company, which, in most
hands insure to the possessors princely for
tunes In the administration of the highly re-
sponsibe aud discretionary duties of the station
which he occupied he found wide field tor the
exercise of the philanthropy aud hoerallty
which, united to a nice sense of honor, were
prominent traits in his character. Whilst ne
acquired unbounded popularity among the ma
tveS, he secured the confidence OF his superlors
in office, both in India and at home. As an
evidence of the confidence placed in his ability
aud integrity il may be mentioned that he was
a member of the Revenue Board before he
reached the age of twenty-one. He was al
forwards chief ruler over one of the provln-
CeS of that vast empire, in which his wise,
magnanimouS, and beneicent administration
obtained for him the enviable appellation OF
Father of the People. Returning from India,
after a residence of number of years, (a5out
the time of the trial of WARREN HAsTINGs) he
remained in England for year or two and
then transferred his residence to the United
States, bringing with him property, not large
considering his opportunities, but large in COM
pariSon with the fortunes enjoyed even by the
wealthy in this country. Led by his reverence
Tor the character of Gen. WASHINGTON, with
whom he soon became intimately acquainted,
and impeled, by that enthusiasm which FORM
ed part of his character, i'll favor of the free
institutions of the United States, he invested in
lots and houses in this city (then just planned
under the auspices of him whose honored name
II nearS) the greater part of all his funds. From
'Aai time he has been identified with this city as
one OF its Oldest, most Jealous, and enlghten-
I'd citizens. With the exception of two or three
occasional visits 10 his connections and friends
~ Europe, he has been a constant resident of
me city or its immediate vicinity, employing
h,uiSell mostly IN literary laborS and INDUCING
with delight in such hospitalities as his narrow
eG means (for, we regretto say, disbursements
OF money proved any thing but lucrative)-as
nS narrow means allowed him to exercise
FOR many years past his originally powerful
constitution successfully resisted the effects of
as early Asiatic residence upon his nervous
system. He lived to follow to the grave his
Waole family, three beloved sons. natives Of In
ma ana no less beloved daughter a native of
NS District He himself has gone down to the
Oulo iull Oh years, the latest of which has been
troubled with disease, and over-clouded by his
domestic privations. That he has left behind
i mm friends who appreciated his many valua-
oe qualities, and sincerely respect his memory,
'e' uals brief notice serve in part to shew
Nat. Int.
IA AT Philadelphia, Monday evening, June 2sth,
ns, JANE M 7. HARMS, wife of DR.. THOMAS HAIR
Sls, OF I. s. Navy.