Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-07-26
Death Of Ex.President Van Bureu.

Martin Van Buren,, whose death at Kinderhook
was reported Thursday in our telegraphic col.
umn, was the first representative OF the origi nal
Holland settlers who was elected Governor OF
New York or President Of the United States
His family settled at an early period of the col.
ony on the manor Of Rensselaerwyck, In Albany
county, In the town Of Kinderhook.
Martin Van Buren, was born on the 5th Of De.
cember, 17s2 He displayed, at an sarly aye
great fCndaess for reading, quick apprehension
Ing gres' power Of mind. HIS early advantage
were limited, but he managed to acquire a ne.
spectacle academical education.
a, Iae age OF ffouraeen he commenced the study
or the law with Mr.. Francis Sylvester, and was
1ndentured for seven years. He early became a
proncient advocate, and an astute politician. At
the age OF eighteen he was the Republican dele.
He was admitted to the bar in 1909; and com
menced the practice Of the :aw In Kinderhook
In 1870 he was married to Hannah Hares, his
cousin, who died In 1878 He was devo.odly at
tached TO her, and never married again. Four
sons were the offspring OF this alliance
Mr. Van Buren wes the reel pient Of many DO
itical favors, and held many offices Of honor
uust ana prodt, both under the State and Ma
In 1871 be was elected to the United States
Senate. His colleague was Hon. ufus King.
Upon entering the Senate OF the United States
he supported the Monroe administration, and
voted In caucus for the nomination Of Mr.. Ctaw.
ford for the Presidency In 1925 he was di aposed
to give his adhesion to Mr. Adams; but the ad vo
cscy Of We American System" by that gentle
man, decided him to take sides with the oppo,i-
ton. He also attacked the Panama Mission In ar
able speech. He voted, however, for the tariff
bills Of 1924 and 1925
The death Of Governor Clinton removed the
barrier to Mr.. Van Buren's political advancement
and he was now acknowledged as the representa-.
i've OF the democracy Of New York. He was
nominated and elected Governor of New York In
nr, tha In kaOn fNoka y
on the ensuing January His sgubernatOrial career
was short; and the principal mem ento we have OF
1t Is the safety Fund Bank System. In March
he became Secretary OF State to General Jackson
and held the place tn the dissolution of the
Cabinet In 1881. He then became the American
Minister to England; but lis diplomatic career
was unexpectedly cut short by the refusal of the
Senate to confirm him in that capacity. He re.
turned home, and was placed in nomination by
the Republican National Convention for Vice.
Presi lent. This Office, which Is rather honor.
able than Important, be filed with ability ard
dignity. In 1885 he was nominated as General
Jacksons successor, by the unanimous vote OF the
National Convention; and the next year the se.
lection was duly ratified by the people
Deieatea In the election OF ls40, MIR. Van Buren
retired to private life He had purchased the
property Of Mr. Van Ness, his old tutor, in HID
native town. Hegave II the name Of Lindenwold
Here be spent the residue Of his life.
In lSii Mr.. Van Buren's claim were again sub.
mitted, but Mr. Polk secured the nomination
In biS he was placed In nomination as a free
soil Independent candidate.
Since that time Mr.. Van Buren, has acted with
the democratic organization In all Its meander.
ings He supported Mr.. Pierce In 1882 Buchanau
In 1S56 and Breckinridge In 1850. He has, how.
ever, favored vigorous prosecution Of the pres.
ent war against the rebellion.
For several years Mr.. Van Buren seldom lef,
home: The infrmities Of age were gathering
upon him and he had learned TO love quiet His
days glided on like the full orbed sun to its act
ung' Surrounded by friends, books and the ease
which wealth afforded, he enjoyed with a keen
zest the rural pursuits and occupations which he
had adopted.
His private life was without spot He was a
duuful son, faithful husband and a devoted
father. The coustancy Of his attachm snts an hi
ndelity to bis friends had passed into proverb
He was skilful manager Of party; he seldom
meoe Mistakes he was master of the springs OF
the human heart His memory was remark q BILE
II he once learned a PERSONS features he never
forgot them. To this he owed In no small deg rec
his popularity. -