New-York tribune., 1866-06-18

pursued by Cass to make speech for the nrovo -
to vote against it. w"
Then came .he repeal of the protective tariff Of al,
which he had approved and recommended This also wa,
Democratic measure: he dealt with it after the sam
fashion He made speech in favor of the tariff and yo1
to repeal it.
Nevertheless in spite of this drawback the General wa.
able TO contest the nomination TO the Presidency OF tha
United States in lSis and though defeated TO secure tia
electoral votes of half the States of the Union
Presdentshp of GenPerce he was forward Al.
great questions and his appointment by Mr. Buchanan Ia
the post Of Secretary Of State caused great uneasne in
England in consequence of his aggressive tendencies and
his hostility to that Power during the attempts 10 SETTLE
the Oregon dispute. But in the case OF Mr. Iuchana,
no antecedent expression Of opinion was allowed TO
rule public utility after his accession TO power: and AL
though uncomfortable reports respecting Gen Casa
bias against England got abroad during tho
San Juan difficulty, tranquility was not disturbed.
Gen. Cass has published during his long career several
works of ability among which may mention Inquiries
respecting the History, Traditions Language, &c. Of the
Indians living within the United States Detroit" &C.;
A" Historical and Scientific Sketches of Michigan" &C.
The General was toalabstinencc man, having neyer,t
is said tasted spirituous liquors in his life.
COL sBAToE.
William Winston Seaton, long connected with The
Washington Integencer died that city on Saturday,
having attained the ripe age Of 81 years. Col Seaton
born in King William County, Virginia January H. 1885,
He descendant of the Scotch Seatons of whom
Henry an adheent of the fortunes Of the Suars eml.
grated political exile virg ina during the latter part
of the 18th century. Col Seatons mother whose maiden
name was Winston, was cousin of Patrick Henry. He
was educated at celebrated academy in Richmond, kept
by Oglvie Earl of Fnlater eccentric Scotchman At
the age of Is he engaged politics. and entered the field
of journalism the assistant editor of Richmond
paper. He next edited The Petersburg Republican, but
soon purchased The North Carolina Journal, published
at Halifax then the capital Of that State From Halifax
he went to Raleigh on its being made the cap
ital connecting himself with The Register, then
an influential Journal edited by Joseph Gales, senior
whose daughter he subsequently married In 1872 he re-
moved to Washington founding The National InteII-
in company with bis brotherinaw Joseph Gales,
jr which partnership continued until the death OF Mr.
Gales in 1860 From 1912 to 1920 Messrs. Seaton and
Gales were the exclusive Congressional reporters as well
as editors of their journal taking charge Of the Senate
and the other of the House of Representatives, where
prominent seats were officially assigned them. Their
Register of Debates" is considered standard
thorty and The IRtegencer, under their charge was
noted for its ability candor and courtesy The esteem in
which Col Seaton was held by his feow-ctzens in
Washington is evidenced by the fact that for twelve
successive years he chosen TO the Mayoraty.
From the death of Mr.. Gales in 1860 until his
recent sale of The Integeneer TO its present propneo
Messrs Coyle Snow and Allen, Col Seaton conducted it
alone. Since his retirement from public life he has lived
quietly home, his faculties gradually falling, and sur
rounded by wide circle of friends. Col Seaton
of the few remaining links that connect with the states
men Of former period Contemporary with Jefferson and
the gifted minds of the Past he lived to see the
derfp achievements Of the Present witnessing nation
apparently IN i death throes finally triumph both over
domestic traitors and foreign foes bis was privilege not
often accorded In Col Seaton so the Press OF America
recognize one ofthe pioneers journalism on this conti-
nen and those journalistic virtues for which no
was through long career ever remarkable.
THE HON. JAMES HUMPHREY.
The Hon. James Humphrey died at his residence, cor
ner of Columbia and Pieepont-ss Brooklyn, between IL
and l2 o'clock on Friday night. Mr. Humphrey, who was
81 years age born in Fairfield, Conn, and was the
son of the late Heman Humphrey, ID. d., President OF
Amherst College where Mr. James Humphrey graduated
with honor and distinction He removed TO Brooklyn in
1889 and became prominent member Of the Bar he was
for some time associated with the firm of Butler Barney
of and about the same time he took up his resi-
dence in the Fourth Ward ofthe City Brooklyn Inlsishe
was elected Alderman of the Ward was reelected in
ls49 In 1850 and 1851 lie served Corporation Counsel
In 1858 he urged to accept the nomination for Con-
gress and that time regarded the leading man OF
the party He accepted the nomination and was elected
by plurality vote, Mr.. George Taylor and Mr. E b.
Ltchfeld being his Democratic competitors. In 1860 he
was renominaed but the District being largely Demo-
cratic he was defeated by Moses +. Odel. In 1862 he
was again beaten BY Mr. Oie In 1864 Mr.. Humphrey
was the Republican candidate, and was elected by
handsome majority He was regarded as most useful
in He a
scholar genial companion and amiable gentleman Mr.
Humphrey was member of the Church OF the Pilgrims,
of which the Rev. Dr. Sorrs pastor The funeral of the
deceased will take place from his residence Wednesday
afternoon.
SENATOR SUMMERS MOTHER.
The mother of Senator Sumner died at her residence
Boston on Saturday, at the age of 81 years.