New-York tribune., 1867-09-12
OBITUARY.

THE REV. THOMAS HOUSE TAYLOR, d. u.
The Rev. Thomas House Taylor, ID. D., for
thirty three years Rector of Grace Church IN this city
died st his country residence at Vast Park, the Hud
son. on Monday night DIR. Taylor born in George
town c. october is. 17y9 and received his collegiate
education and theological training IN that State. His
earlier years spent at school at Guord Conn He
married in early life TO Ann Mangault. descendant
OF the old Hugue1 OF families OF South Carolina prominent
for patriotism II Revolutionary times. She died five
years ago Dr. TaylOrs immediate predecessor in ;ie
recOrshp Of Grace Church, to which he called in
1854 was Bishop Wainwright. The church at that time
was in Broadway at Rector-st aud occupied the site
OF tho First Lutheran Church erected in this
city. built by Palatne Germans about 171o and
destroyed in the fire OF 117o j has always
the most fashionable in the city, well before its
removal to Broadway and Eleyenth-et. since The
migration to the upper part Of the city cansed its removal
to its present site and this done during the
torshp OF Dr. Taylor his life closely associated with
tho history and prosperity Of Grace Church Dr. Taylor
held the first place in tho affections Of his people.
He elegant preacher, and writer and debater
held high rank among the Episcopal clergy Of the cOun
try. The late Washington Irving regarded him as the
most graceful thinker IN his denomination In the feuds
which have distracted the Episcopal Church he iden
tided with the Low Church. Anti-Litutgca party
aud In the debates and votes OF the Diocesan Con
ventions always on that side. About two
years ago he thrown from his carriage
at his country residence at West Park and was so
seriously injured by the conclusion that he did
recover his health FOR long time In the Spring Of 1866
has congregation voted him leave OF abscuce for year.
him make the tour Of the Continent for the
bened OF his health His pulpit during his absence
filed by the Rev DR.. Morgan Of ST. IhOnas's Church
DIR Taylor returned 10 this city in April ana spent much
OF has tme from bs return until his death at his country
home on the Hudson. During HE life he held many
prominent positions in the eecmosynary institutions OF
the CITY, and he for years Trustee OF the AsOr
Library His remains will DO iDtorreC IN Greenwood
Rev Dr Morgan DIX ofnciatn IN the tUa for tie dead
aud the vestry of the church acting pali-bearer
BREvET BRIG.-GEN. EDWIN >. COOKE.
Our special correspondence from Valparaiso,
Chill published days ago. has anticipated the letter
which has just received the Depament of State
Washington. from Gen. fitzpatrick, American Minister to
The Republic Of Chilli announcing the death OF Breyet
Brig Gen Edwin Cooke Secretary Of Legation, at San
tsgo, on the 9Th instant Gen. Cooke native OF
NewJersey and entered the United States service at the
NewYork Light Cavalry BY d.s.Ingu shed galaDtry he
rose 70 the command Of his Regiment and ultimately 10
cavalry division In 1863 he was associated with Col
enter Richmond from the soath "ss and SEM haS
,,. hls horse so shled under him by the .ame
months Of the dark. underground cells in IbhX
completely broke down his once vigorous eons;inton
Prom Libby prison he sent to other pest holes in
for IS months all the suherincs short OF death whrs
Rebel cruelty could nhict hl he obtained his liberty
aud returned home bereft Of health strength Gen
Cooke accepted the position OF Secretary ~ the Chan
Legation in the hope that the saghrous climate Of that
Repubic might renovae his Constitution, but the hone
proved deiusiye. Gradually he sank INTO decline and
after syesr OF constant illness and growing debility, he
expired. the victim OF treason aud rebellion.
The remains Of Gen. Cooke Inferred In the eeme.
terry OF Santiago and treated with the greatest respect
by both people and Government The citizens sent their
private carriages for the OF the friends Of the de-
parted the authorities furnished escort of cavalry to
do him honor and the bells OF ts churches toed as the
solemn cortege passed through the atten
tOns the of the Chans their rulers merit the
most grateful appreciation OF al true Americans
CAPT. r. J. vANDEwATER.
SsN FRANCISCO, Sept. 10.-Capt X. j. Vande-
water died in his bed last nght lie commanded the first
regular steamer Lake Ontario in So Some years sgo
lao ives Vaoderbiit's agent In California.