New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-05-23
OBITUARY..

The Rev. Dr. George Junkin died at his sons
residence in Philadelphia. Wednesday. The Doctor
had been identified with the Presbyterian Church fun
half century He took prominent part IN the great con
roversy which ultimately resulted In the division OF tho
Church into the old and school branches 1t was
DR. Junkn also who instituted the original charges Of I'M
souudncSs doctrine against the Rev AlDcft Barnes OF
Philadelphia On the organization OF Lafayette college
spned the Presidency OF Lafayette College 20 accept tho
Presidency OF the Miami University at Oxford ono Ia
tanning office until lsis, when he accepted the Presr
dency Of Washington College az LeAlngton Ng,a' o
nected with this institution MS daughter maIIeu pal
i aoneNyoll Incl son Dr Junkin was still
nj Lexington when the broke out bni was soon forced
by his loyalty 10 withdraw tho state soon after
r,nrpin North he again became connected with Lafay
cite College professor retaining the position uht
the time OF his death
Col. G. w. Dyckman died suddenly in tins city
NJ his residence No 100 Springs Thursday morning
Col. Dycbman commenced his military In the
Mexican War; which he entered as Captain Of Company
X lst Eew-York Volunteers, ana participated In the
siege Of Vera Cruz, the battles OF National Budge Ccrro
ordO where he severely wounded IN the shoulder,
Contreras &C. and also engaged In the reduction OF
the CITY OF Mexico At the close OF the war he was
breyetcd Colonel bravery and meritorOus conduct
aud TO this city he was elected Register OF
served as Lieutenant Colonel Of the lat Newfork NOun'
cers and the retirement Of Col Allen succeeded 10
the eoOnccy. Yesterday the flags on the CITY Han were
displayed at half-mast in respect 10 Ills memory
The Hon. John Woodruff died suddenly at
Eewaven on Wednesday last IN the i9d year OF his age
Mr. Woodruff was born In Hartford, Conn., February u,
1926 In early life lie "A Woodworking, industrious
mechanic and for long time was an active member OF
tho Hartford Fire Department Subsequently he hlled
various positions in the government OF that city and IN
S5I WAS elected 20 Lower House OF the Connecticut
Legislature In 1855 he sent 70 the Federal House OF
Representatives by the American party but aed 10 re-
COVE his reelection 10 1857. He was however, again
chosen Congressman In 1852 ana served becOnu WIi
For several years before his death r W. held tho once
of Collector OF Internal Revenue for the I'D Congress
District and in that capacity gave the pubic m9eh sat
sfactiOn. lie also took prominent part IN INC brVohs
Sumner dcult having acted throughout that affair as
the friend of the latter gentleman lie was man OF
high culture though selfeducated and In private ire
was remarkable for his kindness and benevoleDce Dir,
Woodruff leaves widow and Two children 70 dePioro hS
loss
The Rev. Peter C. Pagan, well and favora-
blv known, especially among the young Catholics OF
brooklyn as the pastor Of st. Patrcks Church In Kent
ave. died at early hour yesterday morning OF imam
natou of the liver Father Pagan In bis Botn year
d during his long residence IN this city, where he has
been labOrlnR since his admission INTO tie PesE
~ & nTanty of manner his open frankness OF charac
Ter and his weknOwn charitable and philanhropic dls
p osiT% from st. Patricks Church. where solemn mass
Of reSucm will be offered up for the repose OF his soul
The Hon. John Rowley, a gentleman well.
He died at his residence In Caverack, Col. Co., N T.,
On Sunday the 9Th ns Mt the age OF g. Judge HoWey
SradgaiEG a. in the practice Of Upper Red
Hook In 1916 the deceased was appointed Judge n oI
afterward elected County judge which position ne DC
cuped for four years, but since then ppyseat uepC
compeed him 10 In some mearnre from the prne
tee Of his profession the duties ana Responsiveness VI
which he ever realized .
The Hon. John A. Gilmer of North Carolina
died at his residence In Greensboro In that state on
hursday last lie born in 1907 euucaeu IvI tne
aud adn,ad 20 the bar in lie was member OF tue
State Senate North Carolina from iSe 70 1880 anu
elected Representative TO the XIX SLY w
ING ne meraher of the Committee OF Eectlons IN 1850
he was the Wing candidate for Governor % S on
was defeated He reelected 70 Inv "a su
gfess and made Chairman OF the Connttee oi heetons
During the Rebellion nc was member OF the Confederate
States Congress. ~
In tba U,i,ed States District Court ut Tren.
ton yesterdav the death of Benajah Deacon. ohlea
States Marshal for Jersey on faSsoay a. MAN.
shal beacon was appointed during Mr. LncoihS niS'
term.
John Woodruff, member of the Ah NV Urn
yeu yesterday nlorDiug He was born III hartioru ~