The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-05-12

Hos. ysseph A. Wrfght.
cable telegram the HxRALD brings the intelligence
Of the death Of Aon Joseph A. Wright Minister Plsni-
posentiary and Envoy Extraordinary from the United
to the court OF Pussia This event was nos un.
looked for Mr. Wright having been dangerously i'll for
some tine past, and although no reported conva-
escsnt come days ago. would appear thai the change
for tne better was only transient.
The deceased minister was native Of Washington
county Pennsylvania where he was born the 18th
Aprl 1870 When boy Of eight years OF age he re-
moved with his parents to Indiana, then almost
broken wilderness Upon farm in these wds he
nassed his early years, until the death Of his
father forced him 70 seek employment
which would enable him to support his
widowed mother and an invalid brother In the capa-
city of anitor for the State University at Blooming
tom Mr. Wright had to the library, and from the
books thus obtained he gathered an amount Of nforma
ton which was great service to him in later years
While performing the humble duties Of anitor he was
40 often pinched for that he would gather wal
nuts and hull them for sais This necessity earned for
him the title OF walnut Hulier" from the students OF
the university he also met with good deal OF oppo-
,,;on from the Students who annoyed that one
empoyed in mental capacity should be placed on the
same footing with themselves; but despite all untav
orabe action on their par, he steadily persevered, ana
in 1929 had prepared himself enter the profession OF
the law and was admitted to the bar During the same
year finding that he could no longer anord 70 remain AZ
i the college he removed to Parke county-which was
| ever after his home-where ne soon obtained large
Iss3 he was elected to the Legislature and at
once became known eloquence and thorough going
smnnoyt and advocacy OF various plans for the solid i'm
provemen OF the State and people his nist speech ~
the Legislature was made IN support Of Dill in.aGaueu
by him. giving each county in the State the privilege
OF sending Q stAdent. free Of charge TO the STATE
University then but just established This oil became
u0ft In liant m
| owe 10 il the opportunity OF acquiring good edu-
cation with which to commence the world In 1870
ha was elected to the State Senate. In lS43 he
was sent 10 Congress expiration Of his Congress
sional term, 1s4e he was chosen governor OF the
state Such his popularity at this time with the
neonie that although the political excitement was
strong party lines were strictly drawn he ran some
more useful man than Governor Wright. He origl-
mated many measures tending 10 the popular gooo
gave warm support 70 schemes or hss
against no slight opposition and most active IN re-
pressing and putting down spirit OF lawess speculation
a. the expense OF the credit and means OF the state.
which, for while threatened to destroy the credit OF
Indiana abroad and paralyze her at home Ihs how.
people, caused him the ennity OF politicians, who could
| not depend upon him.
He was reelected to the Office Of Governor again run
ming many thousands ahead Of his ticket although Dis
opponent was gentleman well known and respected
throughout State His last term closed in the spring
Of 1861 In the winter 1868 his before the
Legislature for United States senator. Here, however,
the politicians, with whom the Governor was favor
te prevailed against him. But the duration OF his
trsment was sort and in 1857 he was appointed Minis
Ter 70 Berlin BY Mr. Buchanan and IN tina. capacity s
| after the retirement OF Mr.. Buchanan, and was sue
ceedcd by Norman B. Judd IN 1861 the appontee of
In 1852 after the expulsion Of Jesse D. Bright from
the United States Senate Mr. Wright was appointed by
Governor Norton, Of indiana TO fill the vacant seat
HIS selection was considered acceptable by the
people and press for although consistent member Of
democratic party he had unhesitatingy placed him
self aside who favor Of the suppression
Of the rebellion IA Senator he served ably and faith
fully In 1865 President johnson appointed him mini
Prussis NJ the court Of which he was we'll and
| favorably known
| regret As . politician he held deservedy high
position in this country, while personally he was one OF
The most popular men IN the state Of indiana De.
submitted 70 being osracsed by his party rather than
favor the peaceful disruption OF the Union. In his
sonal appearance Mr.. Wright slim, tall and INTEL
lectual. looking gentleman. He earnest for
cble speaker, and generally happy in his remarks
bic LADY, OF Parke county who died in 1862 leaving one
| SON as the fruits Of her welded life.
ComRander Leonard PauIdiug. u. n. N.
Our Panama hles announce the death Of tins officer
the 29th ut after proracted Illness of dyssr;ery
| Commander Pauding native Of this city. He en-
tered the service in $780, and after passing through
various subordinate grades appointed 70 the he
be was ordered 70 command the tinted States ssssp
wateree, attached 70 the Pacific squadron. During his
long service 81 over twenty SIX years he served The eoa.
/ viii be much lamentsd. He leaves wife and three
children, who are residing In Brookly and 10 whom
the news OF their loss viii be painful and Affecting
surprise
1 Dennis Ready.
The well known Canadian trainer and seeple chase
rider Dennis Ready died Hoboken course yes-
terday morning. after short illness of chis and fever
/ with typhoid symptoms Dennis was fret known in
this country ion with Thunder gray race
horse OF uncommon power, by Lexington, out
| OF Blue Bonnet He first him at Saratoga
/ whom he was four years old, at the meet
| ing the old course. Lizzie W. beat him;
in all probability have beaten the gray II he had
wards he was In another with Lizzie WIS sister,
Sympathy and John Morgan. The betting heavy
Thunder was tried in the morning with Ben West, Tom
Patton riding, and that wonderfully swirl little
could not outpace him. But wncn no was brough, back
| TO the stable q munched apple was found in
| his muzxle which contained white powder
Under the circumstances the judges permitted
Thunder 10 be drawn. II IL probable that bo could
have easy The best Of Dennis was that in 1
which he beat Idlewld and Jerome Edgar two mile
the making and riding Of hurdle races and sseepls
chases He picked out Zig Tag and formed him for the
business He had many fails IN riding but courage
Gus even TO rashness, and little too much gwen TO
drinking before he mounted for stsepe chase. His
seat a horseman very hne and his knowledge Of
pacing good Dennis about forty years Of age
his birthplace Ireland. His disposition was very
cheerful and cornwall
TINE LABOR QUESTION
The strike Of the Stable Mes.
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