The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-02

4 lis leelngs were OF the most excNable and sensitive
ntnre, aid bis eyes would suffice anything
Which affected him He passionaeiy fond Of music
lbs Rev MIR Spencer assistant curaie Of the Esco
pal church ~ which he member relates
FIRST intervisw with him, Mr. Irving was expressing his
love for hat glorious hymn Of the church, "Goria
in the highest, on earth peace, good viii to
men, and then exuia med, while hs face gowed, his
eyes suffassd with tsas, and hs voice tre@bed wth
For some weeks previous TO his death Mr. Irving had
got into habit OF DOING Immediately after tea, aud the
! invarsbe result that when be retired TO bed he
would pass wakeful, restless Night His neces would
quiet his nervousness and while sway the wskssci
hours, and for time cy had been in the hsbs VI
passing the evening in games and lively conversation In
order 10 keep him awake till his usual bedtime The
family had passed. Monday evening last in tHs manner,
ana Mr. Irving had hardly reached hts room 70 rctre,
when he remarked hs neco that he felt distressed
his hand to his heart and then fell dead. He had been
complaining for some time previous Of occasional
pans IN he region Of the heart, aud the family ut Grst
supposed that this only another Of his bad turns
Dr. Csruthers, his ply scAn was sent for 10 all haste,
but when he arrived he found Mr. Irving entirely dead.
PUBLIC MEETING IN TARRYTOwN.
| ARRANGEMENTS FOR MIR. RyrNGs FUNERAL-REsO-
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ACCOUNT OF AN
fkTERvIEw WITH mr. IRVING, ErO., ETC.
public meeting Of the citizens Of Tarryown was held
Wednesday evening, pursuance Of the following CALL
which had been posted In writing in three places
| about the village during the atueuooR-
ss Il AZ sna ep aS
Se o s % '
There was very good attendance and deep interest
manifested in the proceedings,
Mr.. N. B. HOLMES, who associated with Mr.. Irving
as warden Of Christ Church. called upon 10 preside
and made few remarks He regarded high honor TO
preside at meeting called 10 lament for highly
esteemed, aud over whose death the whole nation
mourns
MIR. j. NJ Knowlton, vestryman Of Christ Church, was
elected secretary.
Committee on Resolutions appointed. consisting
Of Messrs Raisbeck, Knowlton, and B. Ferris, Jr.
Dr. CARUTnKRs the physician called TO attend Mr. Irving
at the time Of his DEATH interesting account of his
last illness, and the closing hours of his lfe He also
stated that be understood societies would be here
from New York attend the funeral and trusted proper
arrangements would be made for their reception
Dr. BENSON spoke Of the literary character Of the de-
ceased and his great and deserved popularity both
native country and in England shown by the extensive
The Committee Resolutions reported the following
which, after some discussion, were unanimously adopt
ed
among u.s. BY dsah Of our fellow townsman. washington
Resolved Tha, we fully realise how vain would be any
attempt at consolation upon orr the friends and rea
s,hsr American ssa sppca
Of hs associates homage Of his country
ssse Seen C. Of
him IN bis latter years. and assure emo sincere
sss. citizens si TsseSn win close their
as we ssp M s
rssped, % The memory Of the deceased ~
Resolved That recommend that the public buildings Of
manner upon this OCCASION
Rev JAMES sx1pN sPxScER assistant minister Of Christ
church, addressed the meeting. He very much graft
Aad No tn
learn that this meeting had been called and although he
was totally unaccustomed to unprecedented and unwrit
ten public speaking yet he must join with his fellow c
tha expression of their deep and sorrowfu into
rest in the cad Having been permitted 70 minister
mngic bis ssmpaihies with the general sorrow. He had
critical remarks TO make In reference TO Mr. lrvings
literary @ , nor ad re se mat TINS Tonl . Ds
able ano distinguished writer waa lost IN TIE man Great
g. sn
GUITAR, oyershadowns and endesring feature in Mr. T.
oy Of @ Joyful and
sympathy, and with all the gentlcness Of nature and
iovingness Of heart which characterize loving and
with tears at the least circumstance that would
touch his neart. He was passonately fond Of music,
and goodness Of God permitted to on that choir Of
angels around the Throne, who sing praises and haeu
jahs eterpay the occasion Of his rst interview with
Mr. Irving 10 expressing his interest in that glorious
hymn of the Church-the Gloria in Excelsis-and re-
peatng Words Glory to God in the highest earth
peace and good viii to men, he exclaimed with his eyes
noistened and bis voice trembling with emotion " That
religion, Mr. Spencer that is true religion for YOU"
earnest spiritual feenga noble hearted Chrisuan-gen
tie and loving in his disposition amiab!e and kind TO all
with whom he thrown In contact, and wishing To en-
brace all with his sympates and love. Why was that
the whole community bad been affected and started
by bis passing awayp To what was owing the deep and
hold he he had upon every hearth Not simply
that he great man-not because he was one OF the
forth to us in his character as the embodiment of all that
GOOD and noble and tender and gentle In conclusion,
he read private letter from gentleman whom no had
fur nshed with letter Of introduction to Mr. irving The
letter describes interview with Mr. Irving only three
four days before his DEATH and probably the writer was
| the last vster who called upon him.
ANOTHER INTERVIEW WITH MR.. IRVING.
| YoSKERs, Nov. 20, 1859.
| REVEREND DEAR SIR
Before leaving Tarrytown called at your residence to
you and to thank you for your kindness in giving me
note to Mr. Irving but you had left town. My interview
with Mr. Irving VIII ever PC held by me- as sacred; 10
nothing had indeed, known him by his books which
have read over and over again and never without feel
ing drawn anew have looked forward to the
possibility Of personal acquaintance with IN eagerness OF
hope which cannot surprise one who knows the charm Of
his spirit infused throughout his works But, when
him in his house, felt that the chas Of years
had been bridged in some sudden and mystical way
and as though had known him intimately for long, long
time. Only last Tuesdays week ago this very day
him. and heard him speak with fervor and affection
powered by grief we'll gratitude, when hoped u
express most hearty thanks 70 you for leading me 70 that
fountain Of which desired often TO drink but which has
been withdrawn as soon as presented May II be peren
| NAL fountain in the garden or God.
How beautiful that he should have closed his Ne on
earth lust with the close Of the Christian year With the
| very Advent season has his immortal bliss begun.
happened to mention the name Of Washington Alston
It set his soul all glowing with tender, afeconate enthu
sasm To hear the great painter praised by the great
writer, with voice tremulous partly with infrmty but
with emotion, something to keep surely as
every word had been engraven with the point Of dia
| mopd
| drew my interview to o close, not wishing to
make him weary; and his cordial desire that would cal
to him again. and his expressions Of good will much
more hearty than had any right expect, will ever bt
cherished benediction. / seem to have received
parting blessing upon my heart and SOUL how little did
then think that would prove the very last had no
said word about his fame or his books was too bus,
holding communion with his living spirit TO think thu
time Of bis works. but know tina, he recognized me
of his thousands Of admirers quite thoroughly
had In