Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-09-01
DEATH OF nos. ABBOTT LAwR ENCE.

The telegraph informs us that the Hon.
Abbott Lawrence, whose feeble health has
for some time given his friends fears OF ap-
proaching dissolution, expired at IL o'clock
on Saturday morning. His disease is said
to have been congestion of the liver. This
sad event will be regarded with much SYM
pathy throughout the country, for the de-
ceased was undoubtedly Il man Of great mark
both in private and public life. Mr.. Law
renee was born in 1892 in the village Of
Groton, Mass, and was therefore, at the time
Of his death, about GO years of age.
His father was q respectable farmer OF
Mddlescx county, whose means were too
limited to allow him TO give his children any
more than common village school education
In 1903, Abbott went to Boston, whittier his
elder brother, Amos had preceded him. and
started in business as a rctail dealer. In the
course of few years he was so successful
that he was enabled to enter into partner
ship with Amos, as an importing merchant.
The firm did an extensive business in British
fabrics, and Mr.. Lawrence resided for some
time in England experimenting the interests
Of the concern. lie continued in this branch
Of trade until the establishment OF manulac-
lures in New Er gland. when he invested a
large capital in the mills of Lowell. lie
displayed high energy and business capacity.
and aS Lowell grew in size and importance,
he amassed "A prnce'y fortune. For many
years, he was the head of the firm oI n. X A
Lawrence & Co. Lowell IL much Indebted
IL his enterprise and liberality for its wonder.
iul progress.
Mr.. Lawrence first entered public life in
1885, as representative from Boston in the
twenty. fourth Congress. He served in that
body with ability and industry until 1899
In h. nt.,l of h,, vi
mission.rs for the settlement Of the North.
eastern boundary questions very honorable
| appointment, considering the Importance OF
the interests cOnGded to the Commissioners
In politics. Mr.. Lawrence was an ardent
Wig and for many years. he was Il firm sup.
porter Of Daniel Webster. In lS4S, how
ever, he separated from that statesman upon
the question of the fitness of Gen. Taylor lor
the Presidency Upon the accession OF Gen
Taylor to the Chair of State, Mr.. Lawrence
was offered the post of Secretary Of the
Navy, which he declined. and was subsequent.
| y appointed Minister to the Court Of ST.
James. in which position he continued until
after the death of President Taylor. From
the time Of his return to Massachusetts, Mr.
Lawrence was almost entirely engaged in
experimenting his business affairs.
Mr.. Lawrence was married many years ago
to daughter Of Col. Bigelow, of MiddleseX
county, Massachusetts. Besides his widow
three sons and two daughters, all Of whom are
married survive him. lie was man OF
commanding presence, pleasing address. and
unbounded hospitality. He lcavesa splendid
monument of his liberality in the Lawrence
Scientific School, attached to Harvard
University which he gave 100000 to en-.
dow. He will be remembered rs u generous
and public-spirited citizen. firm friend OF
American manufactures and man Of reat
business tact and skill and perseverance. who
has Set an admirable example TO his younger
countrymen by the integrity of his conduct
and the judicious uses to which he applied
his great wealth.