The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-10
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Howell Cobb.

Confederate army, dropped dead at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel, about half-past ten O'Clock yesterday fore
noon. Howell Cobb was born at Cherry HILL Jeffer-
son county, Ca, the It'll September, 1915. He
the son Of Colonel John A. Cobb, who when quite Q
boy, removed from Grcenville, North Carolina, with
his father. In the year 1884 Young Cobb graduated
ut the Franklin University, standing high In his
class. He was then about nineteen years Of age. Is
may prove not undressing to state that his uncle
Howell Cobb, after whom he was named, repre-.
sented district in the Congress Of the United
states during the last war with Great Britain, and
his cousin. Thomas Cobb, was not many years since
United States Senator from the same State
In 1896, two years after he left college, Mr.. Cobb
was admitted TO the bar and commenced the prac.
tcc OF law. Ii was while practicing his profession
he exhibited those fine talents and abilities which
afterwards distinguished him in the more
prominent walks OF life. He did not long
continue unnotced as Is evidenced from
the fact that in the ensuing year he was chosen
by the Legislature for the position Of Solicitor
General Of the Western district OF the State OF Geor
man 30 young, yet he proved himself equal 20 the
TASK, and after years experience in ONCE
he exhibited marked fitness for the per-
formance OF the arluous duties OF the situation
HIS naturally cool judgment and almost In
tnitive legal perception made up for the lack OF
held the office his administration Of the duties
characterized by display OF skill, vigor and unya.
course adopted by the rising young lawyer
Having In early life obtained political notoriety as
o Jackson or "Union" democrat. Mr.. Cobb was
elected on general ticxet TO the Congress OF the
United States III 1872 IL being his rst service in any
Legislative body He was successiveiy rc-elcct:
Dromgoole failed in health 1t became necessary that
some one should supply his place as par!ia.
House, and a Mr. cobb, Without lonS experience
IN that body and without any previous service
in q state Legislature Suddenly found himself ele-
waited to this arduous and responsible position. No
man could be better qualified for II by his readiness
a. debaer his strong good sense, his never failing
temper, his personal Integrity and his thorough ac-
Fnaintance with parliamentary precedcnta which
were derived, OF course, clne1y nom books. His
peculiar province OF conducting We most important
Mr.. Cobb from making set speechcA HIS duty was
70 open the way for the play OF the democrasic bat
He made all the party motions. Though called early
In his Congressional career to this absorbing duty
Mr.. Cobb occasionally found time 70 deliver care
fully prepared and powerful speeches upon leading
questions
As an enthusiastic admirer Of General Jackson,
Mr.. Cobb imbibcd profound sentiments Of attach
ment to Abe federal Union and his political faith
equally marked by devotion to the stability Of the
general government and 10 the guaranteed rights Of
The Individual Statea lie energetically argued and
fought from General Jacksons standpoint when the
doctrines Of notification were agitatng the minds Of
many Southern men, and when the whole country
was looking with anxiety to South Carolina and the
state. During all this time Cobb never wavered in
hts feaiiy TO the national governments. Had he when
the late war broke ous shown Vie same degree OF
patriotism, his name to-day would be handed down
10 posteriiy OF the true southern who, re-
gardless OF sectional Affiliations stood by the Union
were threatening 70 destroy the one and obilte
rate The Other.
who was then . member OF the thrtieth Congress,
ariently supported the course OF those who were In
favor o. war With Mexico. In ls4s the defeat Of
frlend drove Mr.. Cobb into the opposition; but upon
the assembling OF the Thirty-nrsa Congress in DO.
cember, 1872 he was elected speaker Of the House
Of Representatives.. Upon the question OF slavery,
which subsequently, produced that great contest so
fatal 20 his reputation he went with the ultra wing
fidelity 20 the faith In which he had been
nurlafed Hrs action during the discussion Of the
compromise measures Of 1850, deserves 10 be re-
mcmbered 10 MA credit lie was interchangeable in
argument, and persuasive on public and private oc-
caaions, IN urging the settlement which was finally
adopted. THIS led TO schlsm among his friends IN
Georgia and provoked the bterest confess upon his
Sr Sovern1T eyer ,sr sae ss
Of the state he resumed the practice OF law, work.
ng assiduously IN the duties Of his profession until
Pierce campaign lie became a candidate for Con-
gress IA 1855 and was elected with good majority.
rrssiaency he worked VIGOROUSLY In his behalf and
advocated his election with all the force and ability he
was master o.. lie Visited several Of the Northern
OF the democratic party and urged the election Of
me democratic candidate. Mr.. Buchanan was
eleCtcu ffttlurnt bnl w hTcWhFu ioT bo sctviSc
| Mr.. Cobb rendered him during the campaign the
President elect rendered him the post OF secretary Of
| sho Treasury, which offer was accepted.
During his Congressional career he claimed con-
siderable attention by many OF his speeches, among
the most prominent OF winch we way. cite his
speeches IN January, 1874, In vndcation OF the con
sltutlonallty OF the celebrated tweny-nrst Iue on
the "a OF Nay IN the same year, on the tarii qucs
on enforcing the doctrine OF free trade; on the 20
texas question; I'd on IN the e sin Of January,
la on me oregon question: on me :, "a 20
war with Mexico aud on the LIST or July, In the same
/ year. ON the Civil and Diplomatic Appropriation
/ bln.
When the southern states attempted 10 scccdc and
hosliiiilcs were inauguraicd by the SoutnefneIs
i against the general government Howell Cobb loon
his stand with the South. As soldier nc uio
nothing OF any note, yet he made considesnois
noise through tho newspapers and DISTINGUISHED
himself more than once by his arpeaS 10 thc people
OF MS state 10 rely ~ the support OF inc auing .on
i fcieacy. November ~, tsct, While stationed o.
/ Macon, Geor4a, hG isSacd special order. cauut
l1.h COY within his district AMI settinS Iortl
tisl "No alan VIZ be excused upon any y cieiic'
via ey,r. au every man 'iasins 10 iOe some coin