Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1857-07-12
DEATH OF HON. WIN. 1. MARCY

From TIE New York Herald
Last night we received the announcement
Of the death Of Hon. William Larned Marcy,
late Secretary of State, which occurred on
Saturday, the 4th inst, at Ballston, Saratoga
county, New York.
Mr.. marcy was in his list year, having been
born December u, 1856, in Sturbridge, Wor-
eester county, Massachusetts,. After compile
ting his academic course In his native town be
entered Brown University, Providence, r. l.,
and graduated there In IS05. From thence be
removed to Troy, n. Y, aud commenced the
practice Of the law, having studied in the Of
fee of John Russell, Esq, an eminent practi-
toner, taking a prominent part in politics at
the same time as a Democrat. During the
war with Great Britain in 1912 and 1914, Mr..
Marcy served as a volunteer in the defense Of
this State. He held a Lieutenant's commits
sion and did service at st. Regius on the Cana
da frontier. In 1916 he was appointed Re-
eorder Of the city OF Troy, but was removed
in two wears afterwards when De Witt Gin
ton filed the Gubernatorial Office. Mr.. Marcy
having taken sides with Martin Van Buren, in
opposition 10 Governor Clinton's policy. Sub
sequently he was appointed by Governor Yates
to the post Of Auiutant General in 1921, and
removed to Albany, where he has since resi-
ded. On the organization of that potent and
secret association, called the Albany Rsgen-
cv," Mr.. Marcy became one Of the most trusty
and confidential members and advisers OF It's
head, Martin Van Buren,. To his connection
with I" the Regencyo Mr.. Marcy doubtless
owed most of the good success which generally
attended him as a political leader. In 1923 he
received from the Legislature the appointment
Of State Comptroller, which Office be held for
several years In 1929 he was appointed enc
of the Associate Justices Of the Supreme
Court CT the State but In 1881 he resigned
that Office in consequence Of beng elected
United States Senator. He was in the Senate
less than two years, when he resigned, being
elected Governor of New York, in 1892. He
was twice reelected, viz, in 1884 aud 1886;
but on a fourth nomination, in 1888, be shared
in the defeat Of the Democratic party, and
William H. Seward was elected over him.
After retiring from the executive chair Mr..
Marcy principally devoted his attention to his
private business, until Mr.. Polk became Presi-
dent, in 1915. He was then offered and accept
ed the Office Of SeoretaTyof War, and was con-
sidered through the four years Of bis service
one OF the most influential members OF MIR.
Folks cabinst. The duties Of The War De-
9artmsnt during the Mexican War were srdu-
Gus, and were discharged by Mr.. Marcy with
energy and ability. On his retirement from the
Cabinet, after the election Of Taylor and Fill
more, Mr.. Marcy exerted himself to heal the
discussions in the Democratic party Of this
State. Although decidedly opposed at that
time to the freesoil and Wilnot pToyiso move
ments OF Van Buren, and others in the Demo-
cratic party, Mr.. Marcy urged the union o. the
party as essential to success, and therefore be-
came separated from many Of bis bunker friends.
This feeling against him operated so far az
probably to prevent his nomination for Presi-
dent at the Democratic National Convention Of
1852. With a large section Of the Democratic
party in this State Mr.. Marcy was not popu-
lar; but his ability as a writer, t~actician and
statesman, was generally admitted.
Mr.. Marcy was for many years Of his early
the editor of the Troy Budget. He was
with that journal, we believe, from
1917 to 1928. Previous to this he was a fire.
quent contributor to the Troy .Argus. Mr..
Marcy married the daughter OF BENJAMIN
Knower, a wealthy halter Of Albany, who in
herited from her father a large estate. II is
said that Mr.. Marcy bad himself acquired con-
siderable property during late years by land
speculations in the West, but it is doubtful
whether he died rich after all. L is probable,
however, be did not.
Governor Marcy acquired considerable repu-
as a d~iplomatist and writer Of State doc
uments from his able letter in reply to General
Scott during the Mexican war, while holding
The Office of Secretary OF War in Mr.. Polk's
administration by his famous letter to Cheva-
lier Hulsemsn on the Koszta affair, and his
paper Oh NAANdArEAALL oLnAc1ocA y III EDNcAu- D
nent Of the mirs1me powers Of Europe during
he late occupancy Of the Office Of Secretary Of
His last oficiai document was one ad-
dressed 10 the Frsnch Minister, NJ. Sartiges, in
reply TO bis application for indemnity in be-
half Of the French residents at GrsytoWn who
from the bombardment Of that town,
Tot vet published, has been pronounced by
hose who have seen it a mastery letter on 50
INSIGNIFICANT a subject. It is said thai when
- ---f=.I o.. A. g. g. Ill j
or the British residents Of Greytown, the ven
Secretary sent him his predecessors
etter to NJ. SsTtiges as bis reply. In eonnee-
ion with Gov. Marcy's name will ever be re-
nerbered the famous motto Of his party, as
,risf and as significant as Cesar's celebrated
var dispatch: @To the yictors belong the
Mr.. Marcy was contemplating a visit 10 Eu-
in August, il Is believed on some inpor-
ant financial business; but the hand Of the In
xorable tyrant, Death, has put an end forever
o al his schemes, political and ~6nanciai.
Mr.. Marcy paid a visit a few weeks ago 10
be scene Of his early career, (Troy,) where
e enjoyed a pleasant reuhion with the friends +;
{ his you.a-Ron. Thcmss B. Carroll, Hon.
-homas Cloves, and Jacob Lane, bis former
aw partner. Their conversation was lively
nd full Of anecdotal matter, referring to the !
arly events Of our political history, when the \
rife between the republicans and federalists
Tas bitter in the extreme. Mr.. Marcy spoke
! terms of high admiration Of the success /"
lat had waited upon Gen. WOODS honorable r
areer Of military effort 10 the service OF bis I
ountry, and added, that shortly after Wool
no was formerly a dry goods merchant 10 y
roy, be turned his attention TO the study Of 4
ie law, but finding that bis early education
az unequal 20 the task OF a seven years course a
legal study, he determined TO abondOn Il. t
Letting Marcy one morning, Wool observed to n