The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1857-07-16
From the New York Herald, July 9th
Death Of Hon. Vsp. L.. Marcy,


Death Of Hon. WIN. L.. Marcy.
Last night we received the announcement of
the sudden death Of Hon. William armed Mar
cy, late Secretary Of State, witch occurred on
Saturday The 4th inst, at Ballston, Saratoga
county Y. York.
Mr. Marcy was in his list year, having been
born December II, 1886, in StuIbridge, Wor-
cester county, Massachusetts,. After complet-
ing his academic course in his native town, he
entered Brown University, Providence, r. L.,
and graduated there, in 1868. From thence he
removed to>Troy, n. Y, and commenced the
law, having studied in the office Of ohm Russell,
ESQ., an eminent practitioner, taking promi-
nent part in politics at the same time as a DEM
ocrat. During the war with Great Britain in
1912 and 1911, Mr.. Marcy served as volunteer
in defence of this State. He held a Lieuten-
ants commission, and did service at st. RegiuS
on the Canada frontier. In 1916 he was ap-
pointed Recorder Of the city Of Troy, but was
removed in two years afterwards when Dewitt
Clinton filled the Gubernatorial office, Mr.. Mar
cy having taken sides with Martin VanBuren
IN opposition to Clinton's policy. Subsequent
ly he was appointed Adjutant General bY Gov.
ates, in 1921, and removed to Albany where
ne has since resided. On the organizatou of
that Potent and secret association called the"Al-
bany Regency" Mr.. Marcy became one of the
most rusty and confidential members and advi-
sers olits head, Martin Van Buren, 70 his
connection with "the Regency" Mr.. Marcy
doubtless owed most ofthe good success which
generally attended him as political leader
In 1928 he received from the. Legislature the
appointment Of State Comptroller which Office
he held for several years. In 1929 he was APP
pointed one Of the Associate Judges OF the Su-
preme Court fthe State; but in 1881 he re-
signed that office in consequence Of his being G.
lected United States Senator. He was i'll the
Senate less than two years, when he resigned
being elected Governor of New York, in 1892
lie was twice elected, viz: in 1884 and 1886, but
on fourth nomination, in 1898, he Shared in
the defeat ofthe Democratic party and Wm. H.
Seward was elected over him. After retiring
from the executive chair, Mr. Marcy principal
y devoted his attention to his private business,
until Mr.. Polk became President in 1915. He
was offered and accepted the office of Secretary
OF War and was considered through the four
years of his service one of the most influential
members Of Mr.. Folks cabi1 ct. The duties of
The War Department during the Mexican war
were arduous, and were discharged by Mr.. Mar
cy with energy and ability. On his retirement
nom the Cabinet, after the election OF Taylor and
Fillmore, Mr. Marcy cXerted himself to heal
the dissens.ons in the Democratic party OF this
State. Although decidedly opposed at Il at time
TO the treeSoiI and Wilmot proviso movements
OF FanBnren and others in the Democratic par
ty, Mr. Marcy urged the union Of the party us
essential to success, aud therefore became sepa-
rated from many OF his bunker friends. This
leelnS against him operated so far as probably
to prevent his nomination for President at the
Democratic National Convention of 1852.-
With large section ofthe Democratic party Of
this State Mr.. Marcy was not popular; but his
ability as . writer, tactican and statesman was
generally admitted.
Mr.. Marcy vas for many years of his early
life editor of the Troy Budget He vas CON
nected with that journal, we believe from 1917
to 1923. Previous to this he was a frequent
contributor to the Troy Argus. Mr.. Marcy
married the daughter of Benjamin Knowcr, a
wealthy batter Of Albany who inherited from
ber father large estate. IT is said that Mr..
Marcy had himself acquired considerable prop
erty during late years in land speculations in
the west; but it is doubtful whether he died rich
after all. 1t is probable, however, he did not.
Gov Marcy acquired considerable reputation
as dplomatist and writer of State documents
from his able letter in reply to Gen. Scott dur
ing the Mexican war; while holding the office
OF Secretary OF War in Mr.. PoIk's admnistra-
ton, by his famous letter to Chevaler Hulse-
man on the hozta affair." and his paper on priv
altering addressed to tho Governments Of the
maritime Powers of Europe during his late oc
cupancy Of the Office of Secretary of State, His
last Official document was one addressed to the
French Minister, M. SartigeS, in reply to his
Application for rindemnity in behalf of the Fiench
residents in Greytown who suffered from the
bombardment ofthat place. not yet published
and has been pronounced by those who have
seen it maSterly letter on so insignificant
subject. Iii said that when Lord Napier aU-
piled to Mr. CaSs iorindemnity for the British
residents of Greytown, the venerable Secretary
sent him his predecessors letter to NJ. Sarteges
as his reply. In connection with Gov Marcv's
name will ever be remembered the famous mot
to of his party as briet and as significant as Ca,,
sars war dispatch: "Io the victols belong the
spoils."
Mr. Marcy was contemplating a visit to IIu-
roi in August--it is believed on some inpor-
tant financial business, but the hand of the in
GXorable tyTant, Death, has put an end forever
to all bis schemes, political and financial.
Mr.. Marcy paid u visit few weeks ago to the
scene of his early career, Troy, where he en-
joyed pleasant reunion with the friends of his
youth.
Mr.. Marcy, on retiring from office, was in the
enjoyment Of excellent health, and up to the
time OF his death manifested no symptoms of a
decayng constitution. His disease therefore
was wholly uneXpected