The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-17


EoN. CHARLES G. ATHEaroN, OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
Hon. Chaslss G. Atherton, one of the u g. Senator's Of
New Hampshire, died at Manchester, in that State, on
Tuesday afternoon 18th inst We have announced that
be was struck With paralysis while lie was attending
court at Manchester few Gays since he was taken to
public house in that city, where lie dad his residence
being al Nashua, few miles south of Manchester
Mr.. Atherton has occupied conspicuous rank as a
lawyer and statemap and has been tnguishea In the
couIcs of his native State we'll OF those of the ma
item, for many years. He born in the town of Am
hers New Hampshire, and about fifty years Of age.
He Of the late Charles II. Atherton eminent
lawyer and legislator of the old federal school of politics.
and Of ancient and aristocratic Now Hampshire fami
y. The elder Anterior colleague of Daniel Web
in Congress from 1915 to 1877 He died about year
since leaving large fortune to his
Having received classical education the subject Of
this sketch engaged in the practice of the law, and
through the subsequent years of life successful
at the bar. On entering into public life politician
he left the party which his father and his family be-
logged and becoming follower and coadjutor of Isaac
ILL., who for many years the democratic dictator of
New Hampshire, Mr.. Atherton remarkably success
full in his political In 1887 he was nominated on
the democratic ticket for Congress and took his seat in
the House of Representatives in December of that year
He continued by successive reflections member of
the House for three erms six years. and in ls43
transferred to the Senate for term Of six years La the
House he promif ent srppo OF the Illustration
OF Van Barren, and opponent of that OF Tyler aad
in the Senate he of the NEST reliable
business members or the democrat tic party. Ga commit
ees and in debate no disphyed great wdnes saga
city, and statesman bip He was thorough party
and opposed TO every scheme and proposition ntrod
in Congress by aboltionsts free sellers and says
operated with Southe members in resisting the gita
ton Of the question of slavery In consequence Of this
course and OF Ina financial and eners business talents
opposition to protective tariff to national bank, and
internal improvements by the general government,
well his general cooperation with Southern democratic
members in his votes ON all important que tons how
ever made him many bitter enemies, and he much
dsked by the wings and anti slavery members Of both
houses of Congress.
Bavipg served twelve in Congress Representa-
tive and Senator Mr. Anterior retired from public life ia
March, 1S49 and devoted himself to the practice of the
At the beau III village of Nashua, the banks of the
Merrimack river where the comforts of life and the
gree of perfection to be found in the villages Of New EGG
land His prominent position in tho ranks of the demo
crazy Of New Hampshire and the character he had
CURED as political leader and selor did not permit
him to remain long iu retirement. He constantly
consulted in the affairs and movements of his political
friends in the State and chosen Of the dsles ates
to the democratic National Convention wLich NET al
Baltimore last year TO nominate candidates for President
and Vice President of the United States. According
the statements of his friend, Edmund Burke, formerly
of his colleagues in Congress, and afterwards Com
missioner Of Patents, MrAheron entered into scheme
cohcoctea Dy MI burke, py which the nomination OF
Franklin Fierce the democratic candidate for
President was brought about and his election
followed Of After tho election of General Pierce
the Presidency, he extremely anxious that his friend
Athe ton should be elected to the United States Senate
70 suece ed John Hale That was accordingly effected
at .he session Of the New Hampshire legislature the
great Disappointing. mt of Mr. Wells an eloquent DEM,
Cratic lawyer, and friend of the President elect.
il is worthy Of remark that President Pierce has been
peculiarly afflicted since his election by the death and
ceerion of friends whom he relied for support and
counsel as well as his family bereavements. Crcum
stances have caused the estrangement of Edmund Burke
and other friends in New Ham shire painful accident
deprived him Of his only chiii and now his de-
voted disnieres ted and reliable political and personal
friend, whom he accustomed lean for counsel
and depend for sound and good advice suddeny
moncd 10 the DARK domains of the king Of ,crrors
Mr. Atheron hsd he lived CASA Boston editor remarks)
would been most able and faithful supporter Of
the President in the Senate Man proposes, but God
dispotea The President will hardly find accom- plish.
ed in New Hampshire to support his views Of poll
cy has lost in the death Of Charles G. Athertonn
In his personal appearance Mr. Atherton of mid
die stature, slender, and active in his movements In
bis morals he Of exemplary habits and by his
department. and integrity Of character, he leaves
behind him an enviaele reputation q public man and
private citizen, having through long public
joyed uncommon degree Of influence awarded only to
talents and zeal in the public service.