New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-02-22
Death of Peter A. Jay.

The venerable PETER AUGUSTUS JAY, Esq,
eldest son Of the late john JAY, and for many
wears known as one of the most distinguished and
learned lawyers at the New York bar died in this
city on Monday evening of Inflammation of the
lungs, Induced by severe cold taken in recent
| Journey to Schenectady. His death was announced
in the various city courts yesterday morning, and
they all at once adjourned as mark Of respect to
the memory of the deceased. Judge JONES, in the
Superior Court, made the following remarks:
"Upcn the announcement Of the death of estimabe
friend and brother cannot frrbear TO express My deep
asown him most intimately from the earliest period of his
life and from that period the lamented hour of his de
CEASE have loved and respected HIM The name OF
Peter Jay has been ciated with all that was
lofty and honorable He among the most talented high
mned and pures and of the most distinguished
members the Bar He commanded through life the re-.
spect, esteem and high regard OF all who knew him. re
bar upon the bench, and in the domestic ciree-ail OF
which he equally adonedhe was equally distinguished
must be excused from INDUCING IN this ss be
heen made. adjourn the conr anil after Inc proposed
mse of The bar 70 be MIA 81 10
pay the tribute OF respect and affection 10 The Char
| acter OF our dec ensed TREND"
| Judge JAY has been known by our citizens
throughout the whole Of his long and useful life.
as a man Of fine Abilities of eminent requirements
in his profession, and of the Hottest integrity. He
has held various stations Of public honor, and in
| them all has proved himself a worthy son of his
honored father In early life he was Private Sc
cretary to his father both during his residence as
Minister abroad, and while Governor of this State
and in 1916 he became member OF the New York
legislature He took an active and able part in
the debates Of the day, and in 1917 was appointed,
by Gov Clinton, Recorder of this city, from which
he was afterwards removed, and Mr.. Riker rein
stated In 1921 he was chosen delegate from
Westchester County to the Convention for amend
ing the State Constitution and bore an earnest and
able share in the discussions OF that body. Since
that time he has rather Stunned political life, de-
voting himself assduously to the duties of his pro-
fession. and enjoying the respect and love of all
with whom he came in contact. He has always
been Jealous friend of all the useful charities of
the day, and in this sphere has rendered eminent
service to the cause of Philanthropy and Re-
gion.
The members of the Bar hold meeting this
morning at 10 o'clock, in the Of the Superior
Court, to consult upon suitable expression OF
their sorrow at his decease.
TEMPERANCE CELEgRATIoS.-A Grand Tenn
perance Entertainment takes place this evening at
the Broadway Tabernacle. A splendid banner is
10 be presented to the Washington Temperance
Guards, and suitable addresses made by the Hon.
Theodore FREEING huysen, J. R Whiting, Esq,
Rev. DR.. Pise, and other distinguished oIators.-
Very Rev. DR.. Power will introduce an autograph
letter from Father Mathew, the Apostle of Temper
ance in Ireland, to the Gusrds. The Remaining
treatments will be both pleasing and attractive.
p JAMES's "FohEST DAYS. just re-
ceivea by the Acadia, is published by the Harpers
in neat octave, and by J. Winchester in a double
extra New World, ttis morning, and may be had
in either form at this office, at the low price Of
one shilling.
10 BLAcxwooD's MAGAZINE for February is
in the press of j. Winchester, and will be pub
lished to-day.