The New York herald., 1862-01-06
MOVEMENTS Of Mr.. SEWARD.

Our Florida IN. Y.) OOrresponaence.
FLORIDA, ORASmC Co., N. Y, Jan. 8, 1862.
Arrival Of the Hen. VIM H Sesoard IN His Birthplace
Attend the Dying Bedside efa Vilage Precsptor-Dec,A
af Professor Jsha W. Ros~d, of the Sesoard Tststme-
A6scsi~g $enas-Dpartars Of Coz. Seeard for Wash
tngox, dc
Hon. wm H. Seward and daughter arrived in this plea
little village yesterday noon direct from Washing
ton In obedience 70 summons to attend the deathbed
of devoted friend That friend was Professor John W.
Round principal Of the Seward Institute this place
ap academy Of learning established and endowed by the
late Judge father present Secretary Of State
of the United States.
Professor Round few days since was attacked with
complaint termed neuralgia Of the heart At first
were alarming symptoms, but az time elapsed the
patient was attacked with deirum and in his frcnzsd
moments, well in lucid Intervals he mplered the
attendance of his benefactor and friend Governor Sew
ard. Immersed, although the latter was, in national
aars Of the highest moment he could resist the i'm
pulse Of his nature u gratfy the wish Of he estocm
ed highly. snrrshderng, thcresore for the tme the
business Of the department into the hands Of his son. the
Assistant Secretary Of State Mr.. Seward repaired with
all haste to the bedside Of the aud dying the humble
village preceptor In this labor Of goodness no was ac
compauied as above state0 by his amiablc daughter
On their arrival yesterday they Immediately repaired
the residence Of Professor Round and found alas
that they were too late be recognized by him: for
had finally deserted her throne and he quiet
l passing through the portals and into tho vale of
shadow Of death. The statesman on whose shoulders
rest such vast responsibilities in this terrible epoch in
countrys history and upon whose the eyes of
the world turned, dropped silent tear by the
side Of the dying village academician and uttered quiet
bumprcsive words Of tenderness and coincidence the
weeping family who surrounded the bedside Professor
Round expired at six O'Clock this Sunday morning
Bis funeral will take place Tuesday next the
being held in the Rev Mr. Pearsons Presby church
The deceased was about forty two years OF age and
leaves wife and two children Ho a native of Jelsr-
county in this State About ten years ago he visited
Washington and solicited employment from Governor
Seward Ascertaning his qualifications, the Governor
proposed TO him to take the preceporhp OF the Seward
Institute. He accepted the position. ana in the discharge
OF his duties he has given unbounded satisfaction His
dcccase has left void in the institution which 1t will be
difficult l In all the varied relations of fe Profes
sor Round won the willingly accorded esteem of very
extended circle Of acquaintancss and friends.
Mr.. Seward and daughter, accompanied by his friend
and relative George NJ Greer, Esq.,, and daughter and
one friends loft Florida this morning FOR Goshen
where they will take special train provided for them by
Mr. Nnot Superintendent Of tho Erie Railroad Company
and pursue thoir way en- rsae for New York and
Washington
II may not be generally known that this little village Of
Florida the birthplace Of the Secretary Of State,
and that n the adjoining town Of Goshen he
FIRST studied law, and entered upon a practice
and political which have eliminated in his present
eminent and proud position before the world The house
In which hc born, good, substantial structure is
still standing in excellent condition The lac residence
Of his father although handsome and costly edi.
hce but not, perhaps more comfortable than the
old homestead been given up the purposes of tho
female branch Of the Seward Institute
Judge Seward previous to his death, procured act
Of incorporation for the Seward Institute bc located
In tho village or Florida He endowed II with $40 0oo
the interest Of which s used In deayng the expenses Of
teachers &C. Hc held the power to appoint
trustee, which In his son, the Secretary
satc who has also the power appoint another
coed him In the rusteeship Tho Institute absorbs
tho schools in the vicinity Nosrly all branches
Of studies taught, and In II youths have been pre-
pared for college who have proved worthy Of tho
empsry and learned instructors who have boen tho
head OF IT,