The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-08
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Abijah Mann.

The death Of AbIjah Mann, Jr., Is announced. He
was staying ut Auburn in this State, al the time.
Deceased was one of those strong sef-assured
men that mark the history Of the Empire State. He
was born in the year 1893, at Fairfield, Herkiner
county, and received common school education.
Possessed OF good natural abilities he improved him
self sufficiently to undertake the charge Of school
in Oneida county. This was his nrst start He after
wards became q merchant, and his business habits
and shrewdnoss IN trade enabled him to realize
fortune. s.ttt fA - ~
In 1928 Mr. Mann became member OF the Legis-
ature and his force of character coupled with his
other abilities, shortly distinguished him. lie
served three consecutive terms, and attained quite
S canal "a M a p9P0s to
Marcy had difference IN reaton 10 the latter for
reason afterwards satisfactorily explained, advocat
ton to the Legislature he served rs Justice OF tho
Peace and was also appointed Postmaster
Mr. Mann became o candidate for Congressional
honors was elected and from 1898 to 1887 he served
his constituents. lie attracted good deal OF attcn-
dspiayed but by the crg.naty and scope Witch
characterized his treatment OF questions which were
into the ~ c . House e
ways regarded as an able reliable ana conscientious
man His respect for Ts wo rules
ont, especially the opposition came from his oppo
Mr.. Mann was ono Of the committee appointed to
investigate the affairs " the United States Bank.
This was during President yackson's term. When
he arrived In Philadelphia he was refused access to
the books OF the Institution. Tie then thought what
was to be done, and the thought solved into action,
and before long his opponents had to surrender.
He nanked thein and would have dug by the aid Of
iaborers right into the building did not those who
previously refused him admittance accede to his de-
, mauds. The sequel OF this investigation and tho
removal OF the deposits are too wei known to tic
general reader TO require reorganization now.
On the expiration OF his Congressional term he
was elected again to the Assembly. In 1872 when
the stop and tax polcyr was agitated, he was
warm advocate Of the measure. but he could
never be reconciled TO the constitution OF 1s.e
Some years after he moved away from
llerkimer county. and for q time resided
IN Queens, which county he represented In
the Democratic Convention ofis5i lie was opposedto
the resolutions accepting the Nebraska Kansas egs-
ation. In 1855 he was nominated Tor Attorney-vene-
raj OF the State but, was defeated Two wears a,es
he was the republican candidate for Senator ior tno
Second district but In this he was also deleateu ~
samuel Sloan From this time iortn nc never NJ
cepted political nomination. ana witnutew kIav vl,
cally from political life. stu ne always nnues,eu
lively interest in political affairs ana lo'ywew w
the political changes very jealousy. inousm tepau.
lhaii OF late In his aflliations ne was ~
many of the acts OF the late Prcsuens L'hcoin III ~
treatment OF the rebels, and he was Y" Nss So
IN expressing himself In TIE hRnu,1 Ia "1Asa - =
Of late Years Mr.. M,nns h-1'th has been fsiss
and when death wa 3 tnl ,,..i toe visit was &yS
altogether unexpectst. de "~5 s~'N"'!-AN seA-N
Of age when he dieu.