Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-20
Observation-Disclosures

q The Hoo. JOHN Tyler died at his lodgings, at the
Ballard House, in this city, on Saturday, tbs
fish inst, at fifteen minutes past IL O'Clock, A.
3M. He was born in Charles City county, on
THE goth Of March, $780, and had consequently nearly
completed the seventy-secoDd year Of his age. His
health had been impaired for years BY infrmtes Incl
dent 10 advanced life but be still retained remarkable
degree of ply elasticity well Of mental vgor
(which encouraged the belief that he woul be spared to
country for years Of continued usefulness in the ma
ional councils. These hopes not to be realized.
q On Sunday morning, the l2th nst about 9 o'clock,
be went to the breakfast table at the Exchange Hote
but complained Of being indsposed and did not eat any
thing After taking few sips Of tea he arose from his
seat and walked another table. BE then observed
70 lean over resting his forehead upon the palm of bic
fright hand bis elbow resting the table. Ia q mo-
ment afterwards he tainted and fell upon the aoor DR..
Heath Jones Miller, and others, 10 bis assistance
and found that he was nearly lelsss. They, indeed
supposed him to be dead but instantly bore him to the
paror of the Hotel where efforts made to restore
him TO consciousness In few minutes, Mr. Tyler vom
tied freely and then gradually revived until he recovered
Sufficient strength to walk to his in the Ballard
House. He assisted thther BY his relative, DR.. Nil
3er. and another gentleman. Soon after reach
Ing his room, he was seized with a chill, ard
again vomted profasely. By this time, Dr.
st. George Peachy, who had been for arrived and
contributed his skill TO the relief Of Mr. Tyler The ven
cradle patient received from the Doctor well from
his family and friends every attention which their coli
tude for his recovery suggested but he became more
eeble every day. Theloss Of appetite consequent upon
dis Illness caused him to decline taking any susenaHce
or stimulants His condition did not seem hopeless OIL
even critical until Friday, when the experienced eye oil
is physician discovered the signs Of approaching DISC
Tuition About IL o'clock, Friday night Mr.. Tyler ex-
Inhibited resessness than usual. Dr. Peachy sup
ported him. in bis bed and tendery endeavored to in
juce him TO partske Of stimnlan but he steadily
fsed and whist resting in the Doctors arms he calmly
passed away. His devoted wife, his eldest son, Robert
Tyler, and DE-. Peter Brown Of Acoomac, preseni
when he breathsd his last. Dr.. Miller had left the
room few minutes previous.
During the last hours Of his Illness Mr. Tyler seemed
conscious of his approaching DEATH and alluded to id
more than once but exhibited other feeling than REL
sgnaon to the will OF Providence. About an hour be
fore his DEATH he converssd occasionally with Dr. Miller
upon national afairs which had engrossed much of his
attention 0ne of his last remarks to Dr.. n. sug
gesion not intended in earnest Of course that he D
4 M J should raise army Of Z hundred thousand men
Z aud have him appointed commander. He spoke but
very little after this His last words addressed to
I DR.. Peachy, in declining the preferred stimuaut
As the Governor was sppriz,d Of his death,
be issued order directing the public offices in the
basement Of tie Capitol to be closed The Confederate
and State flags over the CAPITOL displayed at half
mast, also the flags the Confederate buildings The
state bell WAS tolled from until four O'Clock.
PROCEEDINGS IN CONGRESS.
Congress assembled at IL O'Clock NJ and after praye
BY the Chaplain, Rev. H. d. Hoge, d. D, Mr.. HUNTER
II Virginia, arose, and briefly announced the death of
Mr.. Tyler. He then moved, as mark Of respect for
}he memory Of the deceased, that Congress adjourn
until Monday The motion was agreed to.
PROCEEDINGS IN THE LEGISLATURE.
Both Houses Of the General Assembly, met, pursuant
adjournment, at 10 O'Clock, Y. The presiding officer
If each body presented the following communicated
.from the Executive of the Common wealth. which was
! read BY the respective Clerks.
Executive DEPARTMENT,
January lsIb, 1862 I
sGentler1en Of the Senate and House of Delegates
John Tyler departed this life a, bis lodgings, in this
3cily after brief Illness IL o'clock last night Mr.
ryer has served the people Of Virginia. with ability ard
century. He has served in the General Assembly, in
the Executive Council in the House Of Representatives
of the United States, as Governor Of the State Senator
Congress- Vice President and President Of the Unted
States member Of the State Convention Of ls2eS0 and
1the Convention Of 1851 and at the time of his DEATH
vas member Of the Provisional Congress, and mem
elect the Permanent Congress of the Confederate
States His services have been important and valuable
land 10 all of these positions be has fully public
depreciation. The loss Of such man, at time when
talents and experiences so greatly needed in the
public councils Is calamity greatly to be deplored.-l
WeI may the people Of Virginia. aud the Southern Con-
ederaoy, for the loss of not eas distinguish
ed for his manly virtues than his brilliant
Statesman. Respectfully,
JOHN LErCHER.
HOUSE, or DELEGATES
After the above communication was read, and appro
iprialely disposed Of,
Mr.. BARaoVR Of Cplpsper arose and submitted tbel
following preamble and resolutions,
TIE mournful intelligence Of the decease Of John Ty
Her. after brief luess has cast gloom over the GEN.
'eral Assembly. The sad will spread throughout his
native State with painful fct 1t will be heard through
tout the Southern Oonederacy with deep and abiding.
borrow. He has filed large space in the history Of hi
counry Heaven has blessed him with length Of days
land his country with all her honors He has secured
&c believe, blissful immortality.
For the page Of history his fame 10 destined TO occupy
Ii proper briefly to recount the many Offices he has
o,ved his country faithfully As member Of the Eouse
of Delegates where his refining intellect displayed te
promise Of usefulness aud attracted attention. As Al
member Of the Executive Council where his v.os some
ladSce lent wisdom TO authority. As the Governor OIL
'hs Common wealth, where his administrative p)vers
ave efficacy TO law and his execution Of the viii Of theI
people, expressed by their representative vas rendered.
pleasant by kindness and coqr1ey - member Of the
st Convention called to amend the State Consti g:on
which body his ied perienoe gave his counsel the
force of wisdom and prudence. As a member Of the
House Of Representatives, sanding arm AMID tbs rsgsv
,f plry spirit, spd remaining true to principle and to
right A Senator representing this State in the Ssnate
Of the United States in which he shone oonspcuously
or his strict adherence to constitutional obligation audi
for bis manly defence Of the rights of the Safes and he
honor Of the country. As Vice President Of the United
States presiding the deliberations Of the Senate With
dignity and impartiality preserving the dscorum of Al
ooiy thai then was model for Legislative Assemblies
As President Of the United States, yhep the stonali
honor and reputation was Acknowledged unimpeacht
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