The commonwealth. (Wilmington, Del.) 1858-18??, 1859-03-12


his death, to which office be was appoint
ed by President Pierce, and re-appoiuted
by President Buchanan. Mrs. Key died !
some four years ago, very suddenlyr-asa
left four children. There were few who
10 a more extraordinarg daslee1
the graces alike of intellect aud Of PERSON
tnan poor Key. He was universally be-
loved, aud was an especial fovorite in
fashionable circles. Since the death Of
his wife his health has been very much
impaired, and his spirits greatly depressed.
1t is but just to say that the intimacy
between Mr.. Key and Mrs. Siekles las
been remarked in Washington circles for a
year past, and had been the occasion of
more than one disagreement 10 the families
of the parties. During the last Congress,
notes passed between Mr.. Key and Mr.
Sickles on the subject, which were follow
ed by complete reconciliation, and Mr.
Key visited as usual at the house Of Mr.
Sickles, having dined with him at large
party not more than ten days ago. Key
left no property, but bis family connections
are understood to be wealthy, and will
provide for his children.
DANIEL sIoKLEs
Mr.. Sickles is native OF New YsFk
about forty years of age the son of Mr.
.G G. Sckles, a respectable member 81
the New York Bar. The subject Of tbs
brief sketch aud the PRINCIPAL a.,qr h
fsad tragedy, commenced H.s1rey go y
but, abandoning that occupation, he was
afierward admitted to the bar, of which be
has since been prominent member, hav-
ing been associated with leading counsel
in various trials, and always scqufttfng
himself with credit. Ia 1858 he married
she lady who has been the cause Of bis
present misfortunes, aud accompanied Mr..
Buchanan to England as Secretary 10 the
American Legation MIR. S'ckles had
previously been busy politician, aud, 90
his return, be again took an active Psrt
10 city politics. He was elected 10 the
State Senate after violent contest by a
pluralityrf votes over Mr. Thomas ). Barr,
now one of bis colleagues 10 Congress. At
the Cincinnati Convention by which Mr.,
Buchanan was nominated for President,
Mr.. Sickles occupied conspicuous posi-
ton, aud by his efforts there and bill sub
seauent exertions 10 the succeeding canvass
probably did as much or more than any
other man in elevating Mr.. Buchaasa to
the Presidency. Mr.. 81 'kles was elected
to represent the Third District Of New
York Ia the Congress- that has just
aud. last fall, was returned, over two COM
petitors, as q member elect OF the next
Congress. The legality Of this return,
however, will be contcsted by ops Of the
competitors, though the CONTESTANT will
refrain from all proceedings 10 the matter.
until Mr.. Sickles, freed from tho embar-
rassmsnt of bis present misfortune, shall
. be in position to defend himself
Mr. sirklas has gainad for himself .
reputation, as ready speaker aud keer
debater, remarkable for impsrlurhabiiity
!, and goodness, under the most trying CIR
F epustanoes. by bis agreeable mapqeFl
anu social qualities he has made larg'
! number Of friends among all classes of TIL
j community; his style of living has Away
: been liberal, not to say sumptuous, belt
. .i,ss -'-~q os .fortpue aud large exRe@a
# hoAs' rta.s ,,,.ss -
THE Decay OF PaYsIcIASs.s sssyil
this head the Boston Courier publishes al
J article so excellent, that we ira nsfer near
ly the whole to our columns. WHO wi
rad it and not remember the old iani
. doctor, mex always III importance to th
, ministerl Gray Haired men would sto
: in the streets aud respectfully take of thei
!. bats; the women al! oried--" God bles
- him i" and the children however niue
:, they hated his pills and powders and hid
!" eous SIENNA and mama, loved to sit on h
= knee and hear his stories. But let th
y Courier exhibit him as he was; and fs
!. better for general health would it be il th
a 4 old fashioned doctor could reign ono
: more
!, We sympashise deeply with what ha
y : been SO often and 80 well said Of tl's.A,
- cay of the old style Of Ministers. 4sfessc
men 1t will be a long time ere full ju
a lice is done them IN earth, aas--a ssti
- longer time ere we shall see their liz
again. But we now lament thu almo
10 extinct race of the old style Of Physician
sev a,: only e 'De VII oia 'n III. :,
O. pqoi'r ess'inaton. Nno 'na. re'ns'fp s.
country s.. ,,,'e .n,l.y ~ ~ W, sa'
10y eo0neo' 'ne uoo'v, y. ~ sO"n
,a'en'sen. ana as'ea's, " - : :
ef l'oqsI - y 'eo i'ses =. @ep VIE ~ u
" trusted to bis keeping. Quit likely
~ WAS Aa'o usaoou ~ y, 'ns Wy ~ 'sae
as 'lsn' m01eta'or % 'ne .1Wn ps's ~ :.
ra sooa VI iNe, passing 'ae EN 'as suo
or O'rYis .. ,own nonpls. "a KY n .S !. .