The New York herald., 1864-12-21
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Hon. Wiilis m l.. Dayton.. Unttsa stasso
Minister In France.

Hon. Niilia m l.. Da yton.. Untssa states
Minister In France.
Tho special correspondence from Paris published -
tho HERALD this morning informs readers OF tho
death Of the Tion. william l. Dayton, United States Mn.
lister IN France This event took place n Paris, unds9
peculiarly melancholy circum,tances on the evening ~
Thursday tho II, OF December The detail Of the symp
toms which Immediately proceeded the demse Of the hons
orabs gentleman reported BY correspondent, ana
the manner which be met his end, leave room ~
doubt the opinion physician hs carries 81
by . nc Of apoplexy. II
Mr. Daytons death deeply regretted BY oil wAe hs1
the pleasure Of hs acquaintaSes, particularly - sho
Americans ssssporasiy pssidssg In Pasis, y whso -
was always anAbls scsl asd courteous ssss,smsa.
william Lewis dayton bors u BaskhvidGs, NsW
Jersey on the I7.h February. 1907 He sbs seu
Dayton, farmer Ho graduated - shs Collage s
Jersey in 1926, commenced 70 study NV, and waa
admitted the bar 1880. He advanced with credit u
his profession.
In year 1887 he elected member Of the gsaaeo
or New Jersey, and named chairman Of the Judiciary
Committee He chosen Of the associate Justices
OF Supreme Court OF hs native State, by the sgsas
The 2sth Of February, 1885, He resigned the ps
sition IN 1871.
pointed Mr. Dayton United states Senator 20 AL vacancy
caused iy the death Of the Hon. Samuel L. southara.
HIS appointment confirmed ny the asd ~
elected senator Tor full term OF six yssrs u harchs
ls4s. Mr.. Dayton served In the United states
senate from .Iuly o, 1892, 70 March 4, 1Se1s
In politics no called free.soil whtGs
o maintained with great force and ability the right 81
Congress " egisnie with regard slavery the rsvvsY
tories the United States and his vevs this subjeee
expressed 10 ls47 during debate the subject Of the
treaty with Mexico, fully endorsed by h6 partys
and very generally approved Of.
Senator Dayton advocated the admission ~ CaiMoSueo
70 Union free state supported plans for the aee9
Sn & 4: ~ D'sS. s Columbia ''' ''''s
President Taylor regarded Mr.. DAYTON - warm psvs
tia adviser matters OF state policy II Cong veso
he was an ardent supporter Of Mr. raylcv.'
AZ sbs expiration of his Senatorial ssrm the dsae-
cratic party New Jersey elected Comm aors Rooere
H. Stockton and Mr.. Dayton resumed th(
prsctice NJ his profession In Trenton
In 1855 Mr. Daytos Bominated By the repu boa -
President the ticket wlth John T. Fremont foe
In March, 1857, he was appointed Asorssy General 4
New jersey.
After the accession OF Mr. lincoln 70 the Presidsnsy1
In 1861 Mr. Dayton dominated aua confirmed United
stacs Mister France, the duties OF which obee b~
discharred with much suavty Of manner and nr0
adherence 70 American principles 70 the moment Of h
demise
Mr Day ton had fine personal appearance, and po4
an easy, agreeable with an uupretond
STYLE in conversation. He attractive in oouvsf
tion and graceful and polished ~ public speaker.
The deceased minister leaves widow, With three song
and daughter Iwaof hs Sous ~ present In PArSl
the engaged tsc defence OF hs country, serve
inu, ha Jnio