New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-04-14

Eaton, Subsistence Department; Captain John B. s..
Todd, Sixth Infantry.
DEPARTURE OF THE SWEDISH MTsISTER.-Among
the passengers 70 sail on next Wednesday in the
steamer Asia will be Mr.. George sibbern, the late
Swedish Minister resident our Government, and
his amiable wife, Mrs slbbern, having been recalled
by bis King to hold responsible and honorable Office
in the household Of the Grown Prince Of Sweden who
has recently assumed the Viceroyalty Of Norway
The National Inteiigenoer remarks.
"Wbile rejoicing at the distinguished compliment
and deservedy high confidence implied in this appoint
ment cam Ut refrain from expressing our sincere
regret at the departure from our country OF this est
mable gentle and lady, whose charms OF manner,
high intelligence, and warm-bearted hospitality have
secured them large circle Of warm friends in our
community; and Of expressing the general
feeling in wishing them al happiness and God
speed
Joseph McKeen, LII. D., who, until a recent period
occupied the position of Superintendent of the Public
Schools of New-York, died on Saturday morning at
o'clock at his residence in this city, after illness OF
founight's duration.
Mr. McKeen was born in the State Of Vermont, in
August, 1884, and passed the early portion Of his life
at the residence Of his parents, assisting in taking
Of the farm. During the Winter seasons he attended
the district school, and was finally engaged there as
ole Of the teachers In the year 1919 he cano to this
city. and was employed % q teacher in a private
school in different places, in which capacity he was
engaged till the Spring Of 1885, when he appointed
Principal Of the Public School in Mott street. This
situation he held for period Of nearly ten years when
he was appointed County Superintendent in the year
1919. During the interval of leaving the Public
School and his appointment Superintendent he
in ed an educational N
city. The Office of Superintendent he held till the
year 1854, when, account Of some changes in the
Board of Education, Mr.. Randall appointed in his
stead, Mr.. McKeen being retained Assistant Super
ntendent. During bis residence here he was actively
engaged in the Sunday School cause, and was for
many years Visitor and one Of the Executive
Committee. He was also q member Of the
Prison Association; also Of the American Society
for the Advancement of Education and Of the State
Teachers Association. He held the Office of President
Of the latter Society for one term. BY his kind and
sffable manner BIO had endeared himself TO a large
circle Of acquaintance and particularly to the teachers
of the Public Schools. He was justly esteemed by
all who knew him for the amenities of his personal
character r. well az for the ability diligence and
efficiency with which he filed his important public
office.
On the assembling of the Female Normal School on
Saturday morning, the death Of Mr.. McKcen was an
nounced with appropriate remarks by the Principal,
followed by VIM. II. Nelson and Mr.. Randall imme-
diately after which the school was dismissed
In consequence of the death Of Mr.. McKeen the
schools in the various Wards will be closed to-day.
The funeral will take place on Monday, at p. m, in
the Central Presbyterian Church in Broome street,
whence the body will be conveyed to Greenwood.
DEPARTMENT PUBLIC ISsTRUcTIoS,
OFFICE PRESIDENT OF BOARD OF EDUCATION
NEwYoRK SATURDAY April r. 1855.
Intelligence having been received at tns Department OF t5s
decease JOSEPH kcKEEN LJ D. Assistant superintendent
of Public Schools as the memory of
long Intimately connected with the educational Interests
ensble the teachers nttend the funeral
ceremonies of the deceased would respec folly recommend
School officers the schools IL their respective
Wards be cased after the opening exercises
Monday morning next ANDREW H. IhhEt,
President Of the Board Of Education