The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-09-19
Obituary.
Obituary.
HON. VICTORY BIRDsEYE, OF oN0NDAGA COUNTY
NEW YORK.

obituary.
HON. VICTORY BIRDsEYE, OF ONONDAGA COUNTY,
NEW YORK.
We have announced the death OF Hon. Victory Birds
eye at his residence in the town Of PomPey Onondaga
county, the 10th inst aged II. He had resided
Pompsy of the most beautiful locations In central
New York, for about forty six years-havng been ad-
med to the bar in the year 1907 and continuing the
practice Of the law until the latter part of his life He
early entered into public life democratic republican
Of the old school, and has held various offices Of honor
and trust conferred him by the people and their
preentatives. He has several times been elected
Der of the Assembly Of this State and In 1925 chosen
State Senator from the Seventh strict under the
sttution Of 1921. He one of the delegates from
Onondsga county to the State Convention which framed
that constitution. In 1914 he elected to Congress-
On the division of parties in this State during the admin
tratiop Of Governor De Witt Clinton Mr. Brdseye acted
with Mr. Van Buren, and the Bucktals in opposing Mr..
Clinton He WAS however, favorable to the construction
If the Erie canal and while In Congress voted for sys-
tenn Of internal unasr the general govern
spb division Of parties he dsapproved Of the ad
ninstIation of Gen Jackson and acting with the whg
party waP Ia l840 again elected TO Congress from the
0noLdsgs district and served member of the House
fro 1S4l to 1S43. He has since that time been gene
rally in retirement. Although not disting dished for
etbing talents he was considered Of good
and fair abilities lawyer and legislator, and much
esteemed by his fellow citizens.
HON JAMES M'KAY, OF NORTH CAROLINA.
We have also announced the death of Hon. James
Mckay, Of North Carolina, who was taken i'll IN one oil
the railroad cars, Wilmington, the 15th inst,
ard died in few hours. Mr.. Mckay was about sixty
years Of GO and Of the old Scotch Irish race who
were among the early settlers of North Carolina He
vss tall raw.boned man, slow Of speech, and of
moderate talents but distinguished for honesty of
pose rsue al good sense and indomitabe
lie he ed the old school OF North C4roDa State
rights democrats of pbich old Nathaniel Macon of the
tim Of Jefferson and Madison, conspicuous leader
and sample. That school were always opposed to ex
travsgsnt public expenditures, national bank, pro.
tective tariff and internal improvements Hr. Mckay
was for eighteen years member of the House OF
bresenaves In Congress, Bamey. from 1881 to 1919
lie Chairman of the Committee Of Ways aud Means
the time OF tho passage OF the present tariff of lS46
He acted at that time under the advice of Robert j.
Waller the Secretary Of the Treasury, and showed con
siderable ssil and perseverance 10 carrying through
that dnicult measure Mr. Mckay resided at Elizabeth
the county seat Of Bladen and from his excellent
private character, enjoyed extensive popularity.
GENERAL nLINawoRTH, OF ECUADOR.
This distinguished officer, whose death has been re-
Gently announced Of the most jealous and in
tlepd defenders OF South American independence As
/ brave soldier invipcible commander, . prudent
leader, profound statesman pacific dpiomatist and
moreover, . Of the most unsullied honor he ts
regretted by all those who enjoyed she privilege Of his
acquaintance On the banks OF the Hudson, Of hit
| earliest friends mourns with EcuAdor With his estma
bic and worthy children the loss Of the her'
who in truth without fear and wthogs reproach.