The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-04

Thomas II. Seymour.

Information was received in this city late last night
that ex Governor Thomas H. Seymour, OF Connecticut,
had departed this life, after painful illness from
typhoid fever, in his native city. Deceased was born
In the year 1905, in the city OF Hartford Conn., and
was consequently at the time OF his death In his
sixty-frs year. His early education was carefully
attended to, and when he arrived at proper years
he was sent to the Military Academy at Middle
town. where he pursued his studies with much
energy and displayed considerable ability. After
leaving the academy he remained at home
for short time and then commenced the practice Of
law, for which profession he exhibited an early pre-.
objection. As lawyer he was quite successful and
realized handsome income from the practice OF the
profession which he selected to follow Desiring
however, to satisfy an inclination for Journalists
lame he attached himself TO one OF inc leading
papers OF his state, and his literary abilities,
together with his close observation OF pass.
Ing events, enabled him In a comparatively short
time to fill the editorial chair-a position which he
occupied win much honor and proht to himself and
those Interested In the publication of the paper
About the same time he flled the position OF
Judge OF PROBATE The acquantances which he
formed among men OF oil classes and the popularity
which he won for himself by his GENIAL and warm
disposition, associated with longing for political
fame, induced him TO become a candidate Tor Con-
gressiona honors lie accordingly entered the no.
ltical arena and threw down the gauntlet OF oppo
sltlon The contest was pretty warm one. Ills
friends worked hard for him and succeeded In se
curing the prize he sought. This was in lsIs lie
continued In ONCE during the whole term and was
the discharge OF any duty that fell to his share
Military fame was now the magnet that attracted
Mr.. Seymour's ambitious yearnings and like many
OF the young men OF that period he resolved upon
following the fortunes OF General Scott through the
adventurous fields ofth Mexican war. In March, isl0
the year after which his Congressional career was
brought TO close, we ind him In the Mexican cam
paign as major OF the Ninth infantry. In August
OF the following year he was promoted to the lieu.
tenant colonelcy OF the Twelfth infantry. on the
oeath OF Colonel Ransom he was promoted TO the
command OF the regiment. At the battle OF Che.
pultepec on the 18th OF September, 1sl7 ne highly
uIsuneuisheu himself and was promoted for gallant
anu mer,trious conduct. This was alike q comp.
, hcn' w ns prowess as well as to his GOODNESS on
mat memorable day He was also with General
Scott at the city OF Mexico In the following wear
ne returned nome and was mustered out In company
Win hunoer OF others who distinguished them
serves rom tne military service OF the United States
Mr. Sey mour again entered into political life and
s nn, ssar Nv, mnch usually attended him did
no. iorsake nun. In 1880 he became q candi.
nate lot the nrst position of the people OF
his state on tue democratic ticket Onposed
" nl" were Two other candidates L. s.
Ivsuot wi wno was .ne champion OF the wings and
yonb Boyd the standard bearer OF the free Sellers
Tbe canvass was well contested ON All aIdaa Tha ro
souIces vi All parties were brought into reauistion
" secure te success OF their fayoriie nnninaes
Nothing was leit undone and az one time II was
uuuu,u .oI inc democratic candidate: hut
Victory perched upon The banner OF seymour and he
WAS elected TO the Gubernatorial chs(r anu nc
ne neiu LOT tiiree successive terms lilo vas prnst
DENTAL ciectQr ia 1852 After President Tioroa 80
elected Chief magistrate OF the nation no ann",'ad
5a a, Seymour ~ minister 70 Russia on his return
aDd worked very laOoriOusly for tho surcess OF 49,,
uemocrauc party. lie became q candidate for co.
ernor ~ lee5, but was defeated for The oiIce WV
The deceased was n man Of marked ahitv oo,
Siderable ioi,e Of character sOd ardent aud laT1