The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-08

Ex-Govcrnor John Alsop King.
We regret the death OF the distinguished
gentleman whose name heads this article On tho eth
inst, while delivering address At celebration Of tho
Young Mems Literary Union, in the Union Academy Of
Jamaica, L. l., he suddenly smittcn BY stroke Of
paralysis. under which he remained FRUSTRATED until
hapast three O'Clock yesterday Afternoon when death
kindly relieved him Of his sufsrnga.
John Asop King was born In the city Of New York, In
the year 1885, and entered the sghsth Of his
age at the time Of hts death Descended from illus
tous family and the eldest Of tho celebrated Hon
Rufus King deceased ct early age gave evidence
Of those abilities which In after years greatly dis
tinguished him. While youth hts father Minister
70 Great Britain and he, together with his brother,
Charles King, thus enabled TO obtain much greater
educational advantages than they could possibly have
obtained this country. They both educated u
sHarrow." Among their schoolmates were Lord Byron
SIR Robert Peel, and other mon, whose namos now
shine oonspicuousy In the literary and political
annals Of England Aside Of these future poets
and statesmen, his days were passed in study.
and whom the time arrived for him 70 leave COL
lego no graduated with honor Returning his native
country, hs was in 1912 appointed 70 lisutsnancy In
the United States army, and served during the with
Great Britain troop Of horse. which then the
body guard OF Governor Daniel ID. Tompkins, who, In
addition his Office commander Of the United
States forces n this city Upon the close OF the war he
resigned his commission and removed to Queens county,
where no ever after resided For SIX terms he repre-
scented his county In the lower house OF the State Legsa
ture--during tho years 1872 10 a. 80, '3S and 40
and In 1s23bs . member Of the State Senate His
R t~ in the highest degree ana soon brought him
prominently before the people a. man Of moro than
worth 10 issS Sd ' s.s
during the absence Of his father the full Satisfaction
Of the authorities Of this country:
Untii l6lS Governor King. although yearly becoming
popular with the people. had not been elected 70
any prominent POSITION under the United States gov
him 70 develop the bgh talents which he posses ssd
But In this year he elected member Of the Thirty
first Congress-, for the term commencing in 1872 soon
after taking his seat his opponents became aware that
they had 70 deal with q man OF uncommon powers
During his term the Fugitive Slave bill was passed BY
Congress, and IN opposition to II, he made several bril-
liant speeches. denouncing the measure int rnge
ment upon the reserved rights OF the State, and a.
coss,,u,on Hp as however powsrs 10 prevent
the passage OF the bill the Southern democrats being
determined TO have H. break of their CONNECTION With
the Northern members OF the Same party. While
fooled In the effort to prevent what he conceived 70 DO
wrong, Mr.. King dealt the democracy Of New York
heavy blow ny his speeches 10 opposition, and did much
towards forming tho republican oganz aton which
held power In this state for years Despite the
s oysq
the majority by his own and almost upadod efforts IL
appears that Mr. Meredith Secretary Of treasury.
cutters and discharge their crews in Consequence o.
deficiency In the revenue appropriations. This event
created C0uSuchDio Interest ~ tlmo wa KEPT
prominently before the public BY the fact that Howell
Cobb then Speaker OF the Houss, and the entire
nc. maturity r:s. SoDSssd e Ha granting
King, Of New Jersey, believing that . special
appropriation was necessity and an act Of
The opposition the democrats 70 the measure
strong, and even the Secretary OF the Treasury
e sns 90 q oD
vnced House Of the business Of the bill that despite
an sdvs: majority = was pss',S and bscs%: :,.I IA.
compromise" his speeches In opposton 70 the
were remarkable FOR their cisarnss and ability and
we're unavans his words sft deep impress upoa the
minds Of the people When the republican parry was
Der q Il and Il the sssss republican held Al
syracuse 1885, no was snasimousy nominated - the
candidate Of his party for the oovsrnorship Of New
and the able manner in which he administered The
Affairs OF this State. are matters Of history, and nssd
On The expiration OF his term Of once Governor King
declined denomination. He had passed his seventieth
year, and time had commenced 70 leave ~ traces upon
him. His occupation through hfe tothsr than poltica
that OF farmer, and 70 bm farm on Long Island
he retired there 70 devote h leisure hours the study
tune possssssd Of exquisite TASTE lived in style
OF great elegance h residences 81 Albany. Washington
while Member Of Congress be and bis brother James
King, occupied one Of the finest rssidsnces on La
sycts square and their dinners and reunions wsrs said
70 haze far surpassed those OF the White House
The personal Appearances Of Governor King was
stnking and dgnided he had nns open coun,enance,
filed with amabty and bsnevoIence. Az speaker be
was commanding and impressive He possessed . rich,
sonorous voice whose every word fell upon the ear OF
the Istoner with precision and dfstnctncsz HIS
gssticulation was graceful, and there impas.
stoned In his manner that never failed 10
carry with full conviction Of his sincerity. His last
public appearances IN polica In 1891 when he was
q delegate 70 the feacs Congress Even then he would
have appeared had the desire 70 avert the blood
shed and desostion which threatened the country been
too strong for resiseaece This the last public, po
hsica action OF bic Ire Thepceforth he lived quietly
and In refinement - bin home IN jamaica surrounded
By hts family and Avcrls books far away from the tur
MOL Of politics, although feeling deep interest IN
che welfare Of his country while bis death alb
ruptly, was nee unexpected In entering upon his
eehtsth year. Ne bad attained longer lease OF NE than
70 accorded 70 the majority Of men sui his departure
nom this world will b deeply regretted by the many
who remember bis services " the country his rsa and
uaQuessonsd ability epd hb Dany private virtpSs.