The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-29

Obitua y.
DEATH AND FUNIRAL OF n John LA FARGE
The funeral Of Mr.. John In Fargo, who died u Glen
Cove lest Friday, took place terday morning, u nine
O'clock from hs late (city) resid nee, ~ Washington
place. Mr.. La FArges life evsatful ons He was
born h France in 1776. While yet . child he wn
taken to st. Domingo, where he narrowly escaped being
massacred by the revolving negroes He escaped while
yet boy To this country, and subsequently vaited his
native land Here he became acquainted with Madame
de ssel the celebrated writer who said bis adventures
actually proposed writing herself About forty years
since Mr.. La Fargo came 70 this country, when he
gagged in the shipping business, and was highly
.ss 1ShsS he White
when first built under the presidency Of Monroe
ss psc: On Of as u 3.
ger plantation. AT this business he remained for several
years. when be changed his residenoe 70 jefferson
w. in this State where he owned ten square miles, which
he bad bought Of Freedman in France for more tre
In 1887 he removed to this city, where he hes remained
y me Of Ss dssS Shortly Ssrs n Gss
Philippe overthrown in France Mr. La Fargo bought
the property at the northwest corner Of Reae street and
ed that Mr. La Fargo the French Kiugs agent add
was investing in real estate on his behalf, to provide
foundation for ths story. In fact, Mr. La Fargo
intimate with LOUIS Philippe, though be knew Joseph
Bonapsrte well. NJ. La Fsrge married an American
nine children He was buried in accordance with the
rites of the Roman Catholic religion, though Archbishop
had po in every couormsd he
OF the church. The services took place at ~ Aun's
church, Eighth street. and were attended by large
mum Der OF the friends and relatives Of the deceased
THOMAS LYONS Of the veterans Of 1872 aied sud-
denly on the 18TH inst He in continuous service
from 1872 until his discharge ia 1913 for disability. We
sre informed by gentleman who communicates the
above facts that for certain he expelled
the Military Asylum, District of Columbia, and refused
admittsDce.
D9ATHs OF THREE EMINENT
CONRAD, J. r. TYSON AND J. r. jerks.
From the eeilAcelph's North Aneyican. June %
late hour last night leaynsd through the agency
otbe police telegraph that Judge Conrad died Of his resi-
dence on the Lancaster turnpike some time previous No
we hsd received no intmauou of his Illness We cannot
even conjecture the cause.
ROBERT 7. CONRAD was native of this city. At an
early age he gave token Of the brilliant talents by
which he was subsequently distinguished, and long
before he attained 70 legal manhood, his contriou-
the day, had secured him a high reputation. He wss
educated for the bR-, under the OF his maternal
uncle the late Ihos. KterA and had be psrssvered 10
The practice OF the law ne would have become eni
nent member OF the profession. Circumstances, how.
ever which occurred about the time of bis q admission.
induced him TO take chsfge Of newspaper then newly
established which nIaly merged u the old Philadelphia
Gazette or this last named 1nTnal he for time
ajoint proprietor sod leading editor.
At Q la'er period he successfully Recorder of the
Northern Liberties and Jucge OF the Criminal Sessions
for the city and county OF Philadelphia When the latter
Court dissolved Judge Conrad resumed his conuec
ton with ewspaper ters.ure and for number OF years
was engaged on the North american, and other leading
journals In the first election which took place after
solidaton, be was chosen Ma OF the city. To 1885,
upon the resignation Of Judge Kelley from the bench n
the Quarter Sessions he appointed by Gov Pollock
oil tie vacancy, aud he continued 10 serve in that capa
city until last autumn, when he ned TO the bar
Jucge Conrad was gifted by nature with very high
powers sDd be hsd improved he@ by extensive culture
His Jack Cido hcb stu occuoies tho stage is
orcicn Of decaed genius. Bis Cmrad Of Naples, pro-
duced when ne vss very young man, gave early ovi
denoe Of the talent FANATIC writing which 40 sig
nslly exbbitso IN later year, Judge Conrad ras prohs
bly, not 30 yesrs Of sge ~ toe time OF bic desa
We are PANIED 10 announce The sudden decease OF Bpp
jon TYSON, an event which We doubt not will strike
81 our feldeTs, did ourselves, with surpYsa since
considerable Illness had been announced, known
outside n his own family.
Mr. Tyson was born in Montgomery county Of this
State and descendant Of 100 Roberts distpgnshed
Ia TIE former history o. Ess'e-n Pennsylvania 80 an
early he csme 10 this city 70 embark N TIE SHADY OF
the law, and called 70 the bar under circlsense
favorable subsequent success From the outset Of bis
legal be has been largely engaged In public affairs
bss arcpa IN than the usu. share OF pab
nc mites. Re vas member Of the select br4ech Of
Councils icFtSo or three terns ani y tbs, position in
tereste1 himself public nlDortaore
witb which his name ia assoCisied az author promi
ntnt advocate.
NJ. TYSON occupied hnselti, maHev Of state posv AMI
assisted IN inaogurasng ice plan OF publishing the vausoe
mapuscrs and earS eoenasnis bearing bispry
% ne STATE aud s coCtai tmes Tbe series OF vol1
published Penrsy lvaaia Archives was thus begun
~ben the brother 81 kr Tyson IN the Legislature snd
himself an earnest student OF history Dlrux his
whole life Mr. Tyson mingled actively in tho political aud
prt'c events o. toe dsy In 1854 he elected Con.
Rress or the representatives. from this city, and his
rhne connected with many measures IT public interest
for The term. We particularly actve in whs. related
70 the msrcA Of Peadephs, and 70 the restoration
Of be ssceDaepcy formerly esjoyei as an importiug
city. Various and let this subject have
been given to the public By Mr.. rs son, within recen,
period.
ded without children. II resioence has always been
IN this cy ard since the expiration Of his Consessona,
various Incidents Of literary and artistic occupation
have isker up much Of his time lie diei hs summer
residence, in Montgomery county, OF dysentery.
We learn with regret that JOSEPH r. JExKs, Q well
OF the Society Of Friends. departed this life Suu1ay
evening ss IN the ninety drst OF his age Mr. Jcuks
was for many years successful merchant oenevo
lsrt upright and honorable and from time ne ossu
pied various olces OF trust, the duties OF whcn he dis
charged with pcrupulous hdeli,y