The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-09
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heath or Postmaster General Aaron Vail
brown, OF Tennessee.
The following telegraphic dispatches received at
WASHINGTON March S-Morning.
The Postmaster General died this morning at half past
nine O'Clock quarter Of hour previous no was con-
seous took Of his family Last night the Pre-
sident had final interview with him and was aiec'ed
70 tears During his occasional derum the Postmaster
General called for "the bill " evidently aadng 70 the de
leated having reference 10 his department Ills deatn
occasions the utmost sorrow among all classes Of the
WASHINGTON March 8-Afternoon.
Postmaster General Aaron v. Brown died at quarter
past nine o'clock this morning The sad intelligence was
Immediately communicated TO the President and depart
nens. The General Post Office closed and draped in
mourning. This sad event has overwhelmed with grief
his family and friends, who loved him SO well.
meeting Of the officers Of the several bureaus Of the
Post Once Department. together with those Of the Audi
tors oGces was called twelve O'Clock to-day, the
purpose giving expression their grief at receiving the
intelligence of the decease of the late head Of the
department
On motion Of the Hon. Horatio King First Assistant
Postmaster General, the Hon. W. H. Dundas Second AS
sistant Postmaster General was called to preside, and
II. S. George Outt appointed to act as Secretary
Resolved That although We have during several days,
received from hour to hour such gloomy reports from the
dcathbcd of beloved friend and respected chief,
Aaron " Brown Postmaster General as have prepared
for the announcement just made 70 Us
Of his yet we are chilled and sorrow stricken by
Resolved, That small and inadequate testimo.
na Of our high respect for him asa public officer, our
love for him kind, genial and true hearted FRIEND
We will attend his funeral in a body.
Resolved That while we well know that this is no time
invade the eenabily of family grief. that
do nothing to heal wound recent and so dread
the pain OF which can only be assuaged and blunted
by tme nevertheless desire to tender to the family Of
the deceased our heartfelt sympathy and coincidence
and request the Chairman Of this meeting, at fitting
time TO cause copy Of It's proceedings TO be transmitted
70 Mrs. Brown.
Nessrs. King Peebles Dunn and General Skinner spoke
n language Of deep sorrow, which found response in
the hearts of ALL But few pabc men leave such re-
cord Of anectionate remembrances.
WASHINGTON, March 8-Evening.
The announcement of the death Of Hon. Aaron Vail
Brown this morning, although net unexpected created
profound feeling Of grief throughout the city Governor
Brown was Of no ordinary ability. As an officer
he enlightened vigorous and aborious In his pri
vate he was generous and hosptable and in his friend
ship lasting and warm faithful public servant, kind
husband, an indulgent father and true friend, few
men in official life will have sincere tears dropped
10 their memory.
He is to be laid in state in the East Room of the
White House to morrow. The funeral will take place
Tbuisday.
Tie event thus announced has been momentarily ex-
pectcd from the low state Of Gov. Browns health, for
the past week The failure of Congress- 10 pass the Post
Office Appropriation BILL and the untimely death of John
Narron Esq his Third Assistant the experienced head of
The financial portion of the department. kept from
him long possible, but they accidentally came to
his know LEDGE and from that moment he became worse
alaefn deSpRtchee. he
would occasionally call for " the BILL" his mind being
evidently iupresel with the failure Of the appropra-
tions in Congress for his department
Mr.. Brown was born in Brunswick county, Va on the
18th OF August 1885, and consequently about sixty
four years of age lie lneal descendant of John
Milton. His father active soldier of the Ravou-
tion, having ensed when he under age, taking par.
In the capture Of Trenton, the march through tho Jerseys
and other prominent of the Revolution settling at
the of the in Brunswick and being universally
spected Methodist clergyman, civil magistrate and
s.aunch Jefersonan democrat Governor Brown was the
issue of his second marriage with Elizabeth Melton
rupton Of the of Mlton) and Of one Of the first
families Of Northampton county, North Carolina.
His early educational conducted in Bruins.
wick but he afterwards went for two years to Wesray
vile Academy, and in 1918 transferred to the Upver
sy North Carolina at Chapel HILL The graduating class
Of 1914, Of which he was a member, numbered among
North Carolina To Mr. Brown was assigned the duty of
delivering the vacdcory and of the vast assembly that
congregated at that Commencement doubtless not one
forgot the manly vigor and the schoarlike ability
With which the duty performed. His whole educa'
tiona conducted with an attention TO his
duties and ability in their performance which have
proven the secret of his success in after lfe
His parents having removed 10 Giles county Tennessee
he removed and in 1916 commenced reading law in the
Office Of Judge Trmbe, at Nashville. He proited for
two years by the SYSTEM energy and uprghtness of the
judge and having been admitted commenced in 1917 the
practice Of law in Nashville with excellent prospects
He accepted about this time proposition from Hon
Alfred NJ Harris who had been elected TO the bench, to
close up his business for him. Governor Brown, without
hesitation removed 10 Giles county and assumed an exen
eve civil criminal and land litigation practice. His maxim
was be always first at court and leave until thu
order Of adjournment given" With such strict bus
ness habits his professional followed as matter
Of course and he formed business connection with
James X. Polk, extending their practice over several
counties, which continued until Mr.. Polk commenced hi:
Congressional Their cordial personal friendship
however, continued for years. and Mr.. Polk, when pres
dent, often consulted the searching mind OF bis ormo
partner.
Mr.. Brown continued in the duties Of his profession
until 1882 when upon being elected to Congress- he ren
pushed II altogether. He had continued his practice
whilst member OF both branches oil the state Legisa
ture because enough home 10 warrant his SC
doing He was Senator from the counties of Lincoln and
Giles at all the sessions Of the Legislature from 1921 Il
1927 except the session of 1926 when be declined to
In 1881 and 1882 he served the county Of Giles in h
lower house. He sustained the creation Of an able ant
Independent judiciary, and the building up liberal enc
enlightened system of jurisprudence, and IL is said ha
during his term Of service laws Of general and per
manep good emapated from him than from any other pub
Mc man. He was advocate Of diminishing the number
Of offences TO be met with capital punishment though no
in favor of its adjustment and his report from the Judi
cary Committee the subject, the session Of 1912
attracted considerable attention throughout the country
Mr. Brown first became a candidate for Congress il
1889, against Hon F. J. Shields, the whg representative
OF the district for the two preceding years. who had