The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-09-30
Death or E.-Governor Chambers.

The Hon. JOHN CHAMBERS, formerly member
of Congress from Kentucky, and more recently
Ter, itorial Governor of Iowa, died Tuesday at
ternoon the 2lst of September, at the residence oil
his son in law, near Paris, Bourbon county.
Governor Chambers was born in New Jersey,
about the year l779. At the age OF thirteen he
emigrated to this State and settled in Washington,
Mason county. With limited pecunary resources
and aspiring to the advantages of superior eduss
cation he employed himself for some time IN COM
mon farm work-aftcrwards entered the clerks
Office in Washington, where he pursued course
of legal study and became conyersant with the
miputip of his profession. He began the practice
of law at carly age, and by his promptltude,
energy, and ability, soon won large measure OF
in his judgment, and before juries he was almost
universally successful. To the friendless and OPP
pressed he was uniformly afriend-esPousng their
cause and delghting in foiling injustice.
As an aid of General Harrison, with the rank OF
major, he performed gallant service in the battle
Of the Thames, being one OF the foremost In the
pursuit of Proctor During that cainPa'gn an IN
timacy was established between the noble com
mander and his aid, which continued to exist
The people Of Mason county on repeated occa-
sions chose Governor Chambers as representative
in the State Legislature.
In 1928 he was elected a member OF Congress,
ed that and the next year, and then declined
re election. In 1885 he was rechosen, and con-
unueQ d HeLHucT io7o' W so
he acted with tue Wing party, and remained q
jealous supporter OF it's principles and men until
his death.
Upon the accession of General Harrison to the
Presidency, the venerable patriot offered his com.
in arms in whose talents he placed great re-
lance foreign mission This was declined, and
subsequently, the appointment OF Governor OF the
Territory ofIowa conferred upon him. In the ex.
ercse of his duties Governor and the collateral
ones of Supern tendant of Indian Affairs, he mani
tested his usual ability and prudence. He was
emnentiy successful in Jacificaing the aboriginal
feuds to the west Of Iowa. and was often honored by
the Indians with gifts, titles, &C. In l645 Clarke
succeeded him by appointment OF President Polk,
and with feeble health Governor c., returned to his
old home in Kentucky. There he rapidly recupe.
rated his health and quite robust until the past
summer.
The last public station he filled was that OF In
dian Agent, which occasioned tour to Minnesota
and the purchase OF large amount OF lands. Ihls
was under President Taylor, an early friend.
Governor Chambers was married at quite an
carly period of life to Miss Hannah Taylor, most
fascinating and accomplished lady, deceased some
wears since. His beautiful residence, overlooking
Washington, was long the horne OF elegant hosPi.
tality and refined pleasure. There are many who
yet cherish happy recollections of its agreeable
host and his prodigal entertainments Since his
return from Iowa, Governor Chambers has resided
with his children at Maysville, Bourbon county,
and this city.
Peace to his ashes, in the ancient buryipg-
ground of Washington, within the radius OF his
youthful sports and manly labors. He wns man
Hwithout shame without reproach"-a noble Ken
lucky gentleman Louisville Courier, Sept. 20.