Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-01-21
Washington Correspondence.

WASHINGTON, Jan. IL, 1000.
MEssRs. EDIroRs: Since 1 last wrote
you, a man ripe in years, o distinguished
citizen of Ohio, and long a faithful public
servant, whose life has been useful, hon
orable and just, died. l refer to the Hon.
Elisha Whittlesey. For some time past
he had been suffering from sickness, but
had, as was supposed, entirely recovered.
On Wednesday, the It'll inst, he was ap-
pe-autly as well as usual. He attended
to the duties pertaining to his Office. and
returned to his home at night, somewhat
wearied by his labors, but in such a con-
dition as to cause no alarm among his
friends. He retired to his room rather
early, as was his wont, and while in the
act of removing a portion of his clothing,
suddenly exclaimed, go, l feel so bad"
He spoke not another word, but dropped
over lifeless upon his bed. His death,
though not unexpected, is universally
mourned in this city, as it will be where
ever the deceased was known. do not
know of a siRgle person, who has been IN
the service of the Government for the
past fifty years, whose loss has been so
universally dePlcred.
Very few, if any, now living, have been
in the public service so long a period as
was Mr.. Whittlesey, and while in that
service he manifested a capacity for bust
ness, and a faithfulness and honesty of
purpose, which very few possess.
At a meeting of the Ohio delegation in
congress. and citizens of Ohio in Wash
ington, at the hall of Representatives, of
/ which Senator Wade was chosen Presi-
dent, and Representative Hutchins ap-
pointed Secretary, the following resolu-
tions, presented by Mr.. Hutchins, were
unanimously adopted, and as they en-
body more than l could possibly express,
l will submit them:
Resolved, That we have learned, with
deep sorrow, of the sudden death in this
city of our esteemed fellow citizen, the
Hon. Elisha Whittlesey, who, at the time
of his death, was First Comptroller OF the
Treasury, and who, for sixteen consecu
tive years, was a Representative in Con-
gress from the State of Ohio; who dis
charged varied and responsible public
and private trusts with strict fidelity, en-
inent ability, great industry, and unwa-
yering integrity; who, in a long and event
full life, has not left a blemish upon his
character as patriot, citizen, statesman,
husband, parent and Christian; and
whose example from youth to extreme
age was a model of virtue and excel
lence.
Resolved, That We deeply sympathize
with his afflicted family and relatives in
their bereavement and great loss.
Resolved, As a mark of respect for the
character and eminent services of the
deceased, we, as citizens of Ohio, will at
tend in 8 body his funeral services.
Resolved, That a copy of the proceed
ings of this meeting and the foregoing
resolutions be signed by the President
and Secretary, and presented to the fami-
iIy of the deceased, and forwarded to the
press of Ohio for publication.
His funeral was attended by a large
~concourse of friends, at his residence on
Pennsylvania Avenue, on Friday last,
where some very impressive and eloquent
remarks were made by the Rev. DR.. Sun
derland, the excellent pastor of the
church of which Mr.. Whittlesey was an
active member. The remains were con
veyed to Garfield, Ohio. where they are
to be deposited in the family yard
Peace to the ashes of the lamented dead.
May the noble example of his pure,
beautiful life, induce Others to live like.
wise.
1t is q singular fact that the Hon. R.
w. Tayler, who has been appointed as
the successor of Mr.. Whittlesey, studied
law with him at Garfield, Ohio, and grad.
uated from his Office. The appointment
of Mr.. Tayler gives good satisfaction tc
all who know him, personally or by repu'
%tation, for he is considered q competent
and careful business man, and is undoubt.
edly well qualified to fill the position to
which he has been called. 1t is under.
stood that he will enter upon the dis
charge of his duties at once.
We have just received the CHRoNIcLI
of last week. 1t is always welcomed, fol-
it gives us home news. But the number
referred to was the bearer of sad informa
ton. 1t conveyed to us the painful in
telligence that many of Trumbull coun
tvs noble sons fell at Murfreesboro. w,
know that the loss of the Union army
was, of necessity, very great at that hare
fought battle, Notwithstanding victor,
was decisive and complete. Consequent
ly we were almost afraid to hear of tn,
fate of our friends whom we knew mus
i have been engaged in the contest, Blu