Smyrna times., 1867-04-03

Like all young lawyers, at first his clients were
few, and consequently he had much time un-
employed. This was distasteful to a man of
his industrious habits, hence in 1849 he became
connected with the Journal, as associate edi-
tor, and rendered valuable assistance to his
colleague in that capacity. In 1851, upon the
retirement of Ii. Ii. j. Naff from the editorial
control of the Journal, Mr.. Allderdice became
one OF the editors of that paper in connection
with the present Judge Wales, Mr.. Wales
after brief period retired from the editorial
profession, and the entire duty devolved upon
Mr.. Allderdice. He continued to fill the po-
sitlon with much ability and success until 1855
when he bid adieu to the editorial fraternity.
Mr.. Allderdice descended from good old
Whig stock. His earnest efforts in the Wing
cause soon made him many admirers in his par
ty, and in 1850 he was elected Clerk of the
City Council. This office he continued to fill
until 1863 with marked ability, being regard
ed as one of the most faithful, correct and
valuable clerks that body ever had. In 1858,
he received the nomination of the Whig party
for the office of Mayor, and was triumphantly
elected. AS Chief Executive of the city he
brought to the office much ability. In 1857,
he received from Governor Causey the ap-
pOintment of Prothonotary of New Castle
County: The Bench and Bar will bear us out
In the declaration that no gentleman ever filled
that station who was more correct in the per-
tormance of the manifold duties devolving upon
him. After serving full term of five years
he retired from the office to give place to an
other gentleman OF the opposite political par
ty, which meanwhile had become successful in
the State. La 1864 he was elected to the Gene
raj Assembly from New Castle County, on the
Republican ticket. AS legislator, Mr.. All
derdice soon took rank as the leader of his par
" no HOnoQ Of
did he battle in the cause of Justice, freedom
and right. To this end he labOred with untir-
ing zeal in the preparation and advocacy of
eRactments that would blot out forever the
antiquated laws which disgraced our statute
books, and supply their places with those more
in accordance with the progress developed by
the march of time and the light and education
of the nineteenth century. He supported
every measure which commended itself as es-
sential to the well-being of society with his able
and eloquent voice; and while he failed to Sc
cure the votes, in many instances, necessary to
obtain the passage of his measures he wrung
even from his political opponents the praise
due to his eminent abilities as an upright and
consistent legislator. In 1866, his party testi-
fed its appreciation of his eminent services by
unanimously re-nominating him for the Legis-
iature, despite his expressed desire to with
draw from public life. During the last session
he introduced several salutary measures, some
Of which were enacted into laws, and will stand
as monuments to his ability as a legislator
through all coming time. None will more sin
cerely regret his death than his fellow members
of the General Assembly.
In the private circle, Mr.. Allderdice was
universally respected for his many amiable
qualities. He was generous even to fault, and
objects of charity ever received his warmest
sympathies and aid. In the social circle, he
was much admired, and all who had the plea
sure of meeting at the hearth-stone will cher
ish a lively recollection of his agreeable dispo-
sition, while they drop tear to his memory.
May the father of the widow and the orphan
comfort his bereaved family in this its hour of
keenest sorrow, and give peace to the, disem-
Journal