The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-16
The Late Mr.. Edward Gilbert.

From the California News August 10
Upon the arrival Of the Sacramento boat on Monday
evening the ID inst our city which clad in sorrow
for Henry Clay thrown Into st deeper gloon by the
result of fatal duel which had that day been fought
Sacramento Gilbert has fallen - were the terrible
words heard every side and from every lip Gilbert
has fallen what sound to circulate through city like
beloved Sorrow the NEST profound, depicted upon
every facea SORROW too painful for utterance but which
found gloomy relief in the CONSERVATION and full SYM
patty visible the counenance Of each to whom
the announcement made. Gilbert has fallen Alas
the words too true; Edward Gilbert senior editor OF
the aa California and one Of the rst members Of Con-
gress from this State in all the pride Of manhood rejoice
ing in the past aud entertaining bright hopes for the fu
ture, had been suddenly called to another but better
world; he had fallen victim TO his high Of honor
keen perception of insult and the perverted opinion Of
the public on the subject Of duelng. A difficulty oc-
Cured between him and Major J w. Denver repre-
tentative to Klamath county, in the State Legislature
OF the origin and nature OF the quarrel IL is now useless
to speak Suffice it that challenge passed, ami the
parties met ct Oak Grove TO fight with rides at forty
PAGES. The Srst shot exchanged without effect;
but upon the second Ere, Gilbert fell MORALLY
wounded, and expired before he could be carried
from the ground. His remains were brought to this
city Wednesday evening and were received al the boat by
the California Guard and escorted by them the National
Lapces, Marion Rifles and California Pioneers, TO the
residence Of his partner Mr. Conner, whore the Guard
remained gusrd Of honor On Thursday the funeral
so,mnes took place and no citizen OF this state ever
received general marked aud honorable tribute of
public respect and sorrow All the banking and heavy
mercantile houses closed their places If business and the
funeral cott,ge The largest and most solemn
ia this country yhe arrangements FOR The burial
nlede Nv the early settlers OF the State (the California
Pionecs ind ten Of their number acted pail bearers
Ah1u. two o'clock the body escorted by the Guards aud
followed by the members aud attaches Of the Press the CALI
foino Pioneers the friends and relatives u The deceased
aud 2 laige body OF mourning citizens entered the
church. ihe church services commenced with reading
tue ooh Palm, followed by the 8s6h hymn and short
tut most eloquent address from the Rev. y Hunt ard
concluded with prayer and benediction. When the
procession Termed again. IT. preceded TO Ncrba Bueua
Cemetery, Nherethe corpse was temporarily dcpoed TO
be betchtcr removed TO Abauythe Guards fired three
~ mil nd
and then TO use tic language Of Of the daily papers,
the mortal remains Of Edward Gilbert left Ia the
embrace OF erth while his many endearng qualities will
remain long and fondy cherished and treasured in the
recollection Of companions and friends, among whom his
sudden departure has left lasting void
MEETING or THE PRESS.
large number Of gentlemen connected with tho press
Of San francisco aud Of the State, convened in the
Council Chamber on Wednesday morning, 70 adopt ap-
propate mcaes for paying respect 70 their Rtoented
brother Mr. b. Gilbert late senior editor Of the .9ia
California.
On motion q Mr. pixley Of the U1ag, Mr. W. G. la.
milton, OF The Herald was called to the chair.
Mr.. A. J. Mouder addressed the meeting depicting in
warm colors the services Of Mr. Gilbert and paying
high tribute to his ability and faithfulDcss as jour.
nalist, ms msisnsss as citizen, end his endearing
qualities ~ friend.
Resolved That have learned with feelings Of pro-
found sorrow A death Of our friend and brother Hon
Edward Gilberta senior editor Of the Alta California
OK It's brightest ornaments the State Of lis most
faithful advocates, the community an earnest and fear
less champion and ourselves kind and generous friend
Resolved That We will, body, unite in all demon
sraons Of respect to be paid 70 the memory Of the de.
ceased and will therefore, assist In escorpg his remsns
from the boat tonight and to their last resting place to-
Resolved That sinesrely eondoe with the friends
s.d family q The deceased, IN the rspsbas los thsy
Reserved, Tia. We war the appropriate badges Of
thes