The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1852-12-15
Denth ofthe Hon. waiter Forward.

Death Ofthe Hon. Walter Forward.
We have to record to-day the death of two ol
Pennsylvania most eminent men, JOHN SAR-
eEANT of P Philadelphia. and WALTER FORWARD Of
Pittsburgh. The latter died on the 24th inst. in
the 9th year of his age.
Judge FoRwARd settled in the township of Au-
rora, Portage county, when the Western Reserve
was wilderness, but soon emigrated to Pitts
burgh on foot, to read law in the office of Judge
BALDWIN, of that city.
We copy from the Gazette brief sketch of
Mr.. FoRwARD's public life, which will be read
with interest by many who knew, respected and
loved this truly greatand good man;
Mr.. Forward was native of Connecticut, where
he received liberal education. He took up his
residence in this city. in 1903, and stndied law
with the late Henry Baldwin. In December,
1905, after the decease of the first editor of the
Tree of Liberty Democratic paper published
in this city, he undertook the edtorship for the
proprietors. and discharged that duty for several
years, thus early giving promise of those abilities
for which he afterwards became SO eminent.
From 1906 to 1922, he was engaged in the
practice of law in this city, during which time he
acquired great eminence of bar which was
graced By some of the first men in the country
In 1922 he took his seat in Congress, having been
elected to the Honse of Representatives as the
successor of Henry Bnldwin. He continued to
represent the district until March, 1925. Mr..
Forward was member of the Congressional
caucus which nominated Mr.. Crawford, the last
ever held in this country. He himself supported
Gen. Jackson, to show his opposition to that mode
OF making Presidential nominations. In the great
contest between Adams and Jackson, he support
ed MIR. Adams, and has ever since been numbered
among the most distinguished members of the
Republican Wing party
The next public position in which we find Mr..
Forward, was in tho Convention to reform the
State Constitution, held in 1887. In this Con-
venton he bore distinguished part, and was
noted for his firm and persistent defence of the
great principles of human rights
In March, 1841, he was appointed by Gen. Har
rison, Uuited States District Attosrney for the
Western District of Pensylvonia but declined
the appointment and few days afterwards re-
ceiyed the appointment of the First Comptroller
OF the Treasury, which he accepted, and held un-
til he was appointed Secretary of the Treasury
by Mr. Tyler. While at the head of the Treasury
Department., the Tariff of AZ was enacted, to
which result he greatly contributed by his able
and convincing report on that subject.
On retiring from Mr.. Tyler's cabinet, no re-
sumed and continued his practice at the bar until
appointed by General Taylor as Charged Affairs
to Denmark where he spent several years, and
resigned that honorable situation TO return home to
accept the office of President Judge of the District
Court of Allegheny county, post of great respon-
slbillty and Importance, to which he had been
elected by his fellow citizens.
He was on the bench on Monday last, when he
WINS ensuddenly ill., and fingered, with yarious
aternatlons OF his disease, inspiring hope and fenr
IN the breasts of his friends, until he expired on
Wednesday, morning.
The above is but meagre and rapid sketch of
Mr.. Forwards public life OF his private life. of
his rare virtues and uncommon excellenc;es of
character; OF the kindly sympathies of bis nature:
OF his incorruptable honesty. which no temptation
could overcome; of his long and heroic STRUGGLE
VINE comparative poverty; and of his shining do
mestic virtues, we cannot now speak, Thew are
written in the hearts of his children. of his friends.
ana fellow citizens Through public career of
nearly nifty years. he made no enemies; no stain is
attach attached to his character. He has passed away
amidst the sincere tears and regrets Of this whole
community.
AS pieader at the bar and as stump orator.
mr. Forward had few equals. His public labors
curing the campaign of 1910 and 1874 were of ,be
niOs' eiiective and powerful character. His elo-
iuence was OF that strong and earnest cast which
pore GOWN all opposition, and convinced the he,rsr
snas tue speaker himself felt the truth of every
word he uttered VI every
Mr.. Forward was firm baov.. :, a.,
trutns OF christianity. Some years ago he bs.
came member of the Metbod;.. %, D., ne 20
Church. Whether this relation was con,nuad ",au -"
TO the time of his decease, we have ~, nueo up