The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-26
Obituary.

DEATH or THE KING or sAxosy.
despatch from Munich, dated August 10, an
overturned at Brenbuchel, between Manich and
Drcsten.
The King was killed by kick from one Of the
horses.
Tie deceased monarch was son Of the D1ke OF
usximi]isn (who was born in 1859, and died In
1882 His Majesty first drew breath on the 18th
day Of May, 1877, and he succeeded in June, 1856,
by virtue Of the act OF remuneration OF his father to
from the 18TH September, 1880, to the period OF his
accession. The King Of Saxony visited Hogiand IN
May, 1874. ard was q guest Of her Majesty at tho
period Of the Emperor Of Russias unexpected arrival
Palace and Windsor Castle, and were together pre-
sent at the Ascot race meeting OF that year. While
In EneIsI the King visited most OF the principal
cities and manufacturing towns, and his Majesty was
entertained By tho Earl and Countess Delaware, the
Earl ana Countess Amherst, and other noblemen, at
their seats In va ions parts OF the country Ills ma
jcsty was great botanist and while In this country
passcd two Gays in collecting plants and specimens
The King, although twicc married, has left no
Issue by ether consort. His lrst wife was the
Archdnchess Caroline Ferdinandine Theresc Joseph
Dem@trie, who WIS born in 1901, and died In ls32.
poldinc, daughter Of the late King Maximilian
Joseph. OF Bavaria, who survives her royal nus
band.
His Msjesty Is succeeded by his brother, the Duke
JOuD NcpOulu fu0 marie JOeepu, VIM iuottiSug ia
1922, the Duchess Amelie Augusts, daughter OF the
late King MAximilian Joseph, Of Bavaria (sisAr OF
the present Queen Dowagcr Of saxony), by whom
be has family Of eight children.
The present King u very much devoted to lltefa-
ture, and among tho productions OF his lcgnre hou
may be mentioned German translation OF Dan -,
with elaborate notes. Tho extensive circulation
which this work has obtained and the fact thaf the
notes have been translated into ITALIAN are sum
cicnt proofs Of the Nigh literary uttaianeuts H his
Majesty.
EX-SENATOR THOMAS CLAYTON, or pKLAwAIE.
THOMAS CLAYTON, o distingui' Aed citzon OF tho
State Of Delaware, and formerly member OK Con
gress, first as representative aA next "a senator
Died At his residence in Newcastle, on Monday
evening. He twice held Icat in the Bcnate anf
was also, at different pe<iods, q member Of III,
Delaware Legislature, sAd Chief Justice Of tn
| Court Of Common Pleeh, and Chief Justice Of tn
Superior Court. Tho ago plain and unpretendinS
he was man Of st fling good sense, and Away
commanded respect by the faithful performance Q
his pubic duties. AZ the period Of his death h
was In hla Sc Anty seventh year Phiiaceiphi
! Meth Anse'1cfn,, Aug. Is.
Tho Ancg4n, (Mich.) Record chronicles tho deaf
| osStephen fntt, n the town Of Otsego, In ths
county sL the aec Of 20 ycars. The Record says:-
"Tho 6Iceased wAs venerable Evolutionary POI
sione. having served q volunteer in that war dn
ing. two terms Of six months each. He lived Wit
fN wife bs leaves beand. and who Il now "a zee!
old, ecf IS yearsL NJ. p. wss . regularly ordaine
minister q tie gcspel, n eSeuplsxy Christian m
IN hcaosshas, useful maa."