Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-03-29
DEATH OF THE NON. JOHN A. ALL
DERDICE.

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y ABOUT tnree ociocA' u''ei " o,'s -,
me ueceasee was uorn ~ ''a-'''
County, IN the state oi Ni,s'n,a' ~ wy 49, i
1874 Shortiy al'er MS p','n n.s 10, pa,N L. I
remover 10 inns c"y' "heio is
ana cohunueo u ies'u. 1'sIs
MS whoie iile' WIN 'he eA0ep''ol " ~,
latter years Whlch were p"sssu ~
Castle, the place OF hls lasc fesiuenee'
Mr.. Allderdice was for many years CON
nected with the press of Delaware, Doth Us
writer and publisher. In the year lo4l'
while yet youth, he entered the literary
world, and contributed number oil poeucal
and prose compositions 10 the columns oil inc
Deldtoare Republican. These articles al the
time created marked sensation among the
hterai OF the State, and stamped the author
as young man possessing intellectual
qualities and attachments oil no ordinary
character
In the latter part of 1842, he became con-
nected with that paper, as its senior editor,
and continued TO occupy that position for
unwards of A wear. when he retired and
commenced the study of law In the office OF
the late Hon John Wales. He prosecuted
the s,udv of this profession with great
diligence and perseverance, and after the
lanse of few years, was duly admitted to
practice in the courts of Delaware. Like all
young lawyers, at first his clients were few,
and consequently he had much time unem-
ployed. This was diatasteful TO man of his
industrious habits, hence in 1s49 he became
connected with the JOURNAL, as associate
editor, and rendered valuable assistance TO
his colleague in that capacity. In 1851,
upon the retirement of H. H. 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 re-
tired from the editorial profession, and the
entire duty devolved upon Mr. Allderdice.
He continued to fill the position with much
ability and success, until 1855, when he bid
adieu 10 the editorial fraternity. Although
| mot connected with any paper since 1855, he
has frequently contributed to the columns
e of the press. and his productions have always
j. been of a character 10 elicit the warmesi
encomiums on account Of the able manner
d in which he discussed questions of public
= policy. and the pleasant and scholarly veil
In which they were written.
.. A. Audora;oo ds.oerdad from good al,
&c wit s,ocI and n, an early age arrnve,
n;uao,r n no avis of ,bat Marty wher
of No Isbored 1oolouslv and indefatigablv i
4. ne aporeu zealously anu llue'a"eSoy =
I'd His oarnos, oaortu in tin Whig cause 500
made him many admirers in Ills marty an
d. 4, 1eEo ho nos olocted clort Of the oil
s- ronnoii Th,o oflce he continued 10 fl
y Ill 1850 With ,norLod ability he,ng r,
ne rardod 40 ono of Tho most faitLrn, CORE
"a va,roh,o clorts mo, bodv ever had
60 1850 he rooo;,od ,ho nomination of II
ur ~. ~. 49,, of,oo oe Never o,,d ~,
he ,-;,,nsn 80 o,ao,aa AZ CLiof Evecr,,,
rs - ,1-a H.. - ,,.a,,.,,, a. ,ho oFioo mn,
X at;,i,r, o,,d h;s odn;n;s,ro,;on xyas ent;re
.oo ability, anu MS administration was en'Ie
Us satisfactory to the people, and promotiVe
y; the public good. ln 1857, he received fro
~ Governor Causey the appointment OF n
re- thonotary of New Castle County. In IL
nS position his duties we're performed wi
" strict regard to the welfare of the publ
'ys and the Bench and Bar will bear us out
at the declaration that no gentleman ever fill
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