New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-25
Mr. STATIONS LAST MoMENTs-A PEACEFUL
DEATH.

lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUYRl
WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-The announcement
Of the death of Mr. has already been made in
dispatches this city, and published In the principal
cities Of the country His death was unexpected and
occurred at hour OF three this morning All the
members of his family abou his bedside, and his
death peaceful and painless While none be-
eved that his death would so soon, IL has been
known 70 his familiar friends for several days that
his health failing fast and that unless some une1.
peced change for the better could be produced that lac
would not survive many months.
During the delay attending the resignation OF Mr. JUS
tce from the Supreme Bench and after Mr. Stanton
was mentioned as successor his health stated 20
be improving; indeed, 1t was noticed that the severe
attack OF asthma with which he has suffered for many
years. was abatiug and his health generally better
1t he has not had uninterrupted nights sleep
for several years account OF his troublesome and
painful malady
Since he was relieved from the trying duties Of the War
Department which proved hazardous TO his health Mr.
Stanton has attempted but little business and 1t was his
desire 20 fully recover at least TO improve his health,
by and regular habits before entering again upon
the practice Of his profession. He was not however
permitted discard business entirely and he attended
to such as his health would permit The last time he
appeared In court before Justice swayne. in Cham
bers on the 9th 10TH and 18th days Of the present month";
In patent
Since his return IN the Fall from the seaside whittier
he went in search Of relief he has remained indoors al
most constantly Occasionally lured by genial day he
was driven out in close carriage but all exercise
seemed unavaillng. The last time he from home
was on Sunday, the 18th inst. when he droye TO the
Executive Mansion and paid his respects 10 the Pres
dent Since then he has been unable to see Visitors ex
cept In rare instances. On the following Sunday, as
well known the President and VicePresldent called At
the house OF Mr. Stanton and the President personally
rendered the appointment Of AssOcateJustice OF the
viii WAS
health might admit Of his assuming the duties on the LIST
OF February.
The fact need not be concealed that Mr. santOnso long
and 40 faithfully served the public that his means were
almost wholly exhausted, and the salary of the Judge
ship would have been OF material assistance TO him.
since he was longer able TO follow his profession or
argue cases intellect bright and active to the
last and his interest in public affairs strong and
abiding
Barnes was his constantly attending
physician and was in the habt'of spending hours with
his patient. Two days ago a marked change was OBJ
served in Mr. StantOn condition. and his case was closely
watched by his physician He spent some time with him
An the early hours OF last evening, and while he mani
tested the greatest anxiety he rerned from expressing
his fears 10 the family At about IL o'clock midnight the
patient suddenly the action OF the heart
became irregular and congestion rapidly followed He
became unconscious and died as before stated at aocock
| His decease was unknown IN the city until late hour
this morning The intelligence was quickly communica-
ted 70 the President and Cabinet the CheJustce and
the Associate Justices the Supreme Court and many
of the uished gentlemen called at his late resi-
dence Appropriate notice early taken OF his death
by the President the heads OF the departments and
| the customary orders we're promulgated
Mr. Stanton leaves family consisting OF his widow,
son Edwin L. OF about years practicing lawyer OF
this city and who his fathers private secretary In
the War Office and since, aud three younger children
aged H. o. and s. named Ella Lewis and Bessie He VIII
he buried in Oak Hill Cemetery at Georgetown and the
| funeral will be held on Monday at noon
! OFFICIAL ORDERS FROM THE PRESIDENT AND
| HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS.
| GENERAL PRESS DISPATCHED
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