The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-07-27
Correspondence Of tbr Rrpublir.
NV YoRK, July 25-4 p. m
DEATH OF JOHN L. LAuRrscr ESQ.

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The sudden death of Mr.. Laurence, late comp
troller OF this city, has cast gloom the ex-
tsnsive circle of his personal and political friends
This gentleman was one Of the most influential
members Of the old Wing school of politics in this
region. He died in his 64th year. II is said that
he fell victim to the cholera, but have been in
formed that he labored for some time under chronic
dysentery.
Both boards of the Common Council met this
morning TO express their sense of the public loss
sustained in the demise Of Mr.. Laurence
The clerk read the following message from the
Mayor:
MAYORS OFFICE, July 25, ls49.
To he Honorable the Common Council of the city Of
Ne,c York:
GENTLEMEN; II becomes my painful duty 10 au-
nounce the death of the Honorable John s. Lau-
renee, late comptroller of this city-he died after
brief Illness at his late residence in this city, yes
terday morning, at about 10 O'Clock.
Mr.. Laurence, both in bis public and private
life, highly honored and esteemed He was
native of this city, and graduated at Columbia Col
lege.
In 1914 he was appointed one of the Secretaries
who negotiated the Treaty Of Client, and after
wards Secretary Of Legation to Minister at
Sweden, and ON the resignation of that minister,
was left in charge OF the diplomacy, Charge de
Afaires until 1916. On returning 10 his native
State, he elected member Of the Assembly,
and in 1921 was chosen a delegate 10 the conven-
ton which framed the constitution of the State, Of
that year Subsequently be was appointed Assist
ant Register of the Court Of Chanccry Of this Dis
trict, which Office he held for many years
In 1910 he was chosen one of the Electoral Col
lege of this State, which voted for General Harri-
son, as President Of the United States.
In 1886 he elected a State Senator from this
city, and was selected as Chairman Of the Com
mttee Of Finance Of that body, which position he
held during his term.
MIR. Laurence was appointed Comptroller Of
this city in May last, and discharged the duties Of
the Office with distinguished ability until his death
In this, in other public trusts with which he has
been at various times honored by his fellow citizens
be has displayed evidence Of exalted worth, integ-
rity, and ability.
I would, therefore, respectfully suggest 10 the
Common Council the adoption Of measures suitable
TO testify the sentiments entertained by the cit-
zens Of the character and memory of the deceased.
(signed) c. A. WOODRUFF.
The PRESIDENT then proposed The following pre-
amblcs and resolutions
Whereas the mournful intelligence has been
officially communicated to this Board Of the de-
Of one Of our municipal association, John l..
Laurence, Comptroller Of the city OF New York,
who has been suddenly removed by the hand Of
Divine Providence from the field OF his eminent
and useful labors and whose departure is lamented
by the whole community an irreparable lo-s TO
the city Of which he was 40 distinguished citizen
and especially 10 the municipal government Of
which ne was one of the purest and ablest officers
had been chosen with marked unaninity And
Whereas, IL is fitting that this Common Council
adopt measures expressive Of the sentiments enter
tanned by them ON the loss of one who has become
endearcd 70 them by his eminent worth and ser
vices in various public capacities, as aacbs TO the
commission which negotiated the treaty OF peace
with Great Britan-as first President Of the Croton
Aqueduct-as n member Of the Senate OF this State,
and as head Of the Financial Department of this
city: And
Whereas, we would mingle our sorrow with those
who are now summoned 20 mourn the departure OF
our endeared and estimable friend, and especially
would we tender the coincidence Of our deep sym
patty 10 the bereaved and afflicted family, whom
we commend TO Him who alone can heal the
wounded heart; therefore
Resolved, That entertaining the highest respect
for the memory, worth, and public services OF the
deceased, and participating in the deep grief with
which his family and friends afflicted, this Com
mon Council adopt suitable TO testify the
sense entertained by them, in common with our
feiow-citzens Of the loss sustained in the death OF
tins eminent man, and of the sympathy entertained
for the afflicted relatives
Resolved, That the members Of the Common
Council will, with their slaves of Office attend the
funeral Of the deceased; and that a committee Of
three, from each board, be appointed TO make suit
able arrangements for this purpose, and that the
Mayor and Officers Of the Corporation be requested