The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-09-18

Fre0er1ck As Tuuma09os
With regret we announce the death Of Mr. Tall
madge, which took place at Litchneld, Conn.,, yes
terday morning. The deceased was born In Itch
field on the 10th Of August 1902. ard was the son
OF Colonel Benjamin Tallmadge, OF Revolutionary
fame, whose deeds In the southern part OF New
York State are familiar to all readers of history
The Colonel 1t VIII be remembered, took o prOmi-
nent part IN the capture Of Major Andre, and also
planned and commanded the expedition which cap
tured Fort George and destroyed the British stores
on Long Island. For a while he served on the star
OF Washington. Although native Of New York,
he took up his residence in Connecticut where ne
engaged In mercantile pursuits. He also served In
Congress from 1901 to 1877 and died In 1885 at the
ripe age Of eighty-one, honored and respected by
all His wife, the mother OF Frederick A., was the
daughter OF General William Floyd one of the
signers Of the Declaration OF independence mem
sions and delegate to the state Constitutional Con.
vention OF 1901.
was descended from quite prominent and influential
parents He was educated at Yale College, and soon
after his graduation removed to New York city,
where he engaged in the study OF the law. Late IN
ISL he was admitted to the bar, but temporarily
abandoned the profession during the year following
for the purpose OF accepting commission as cap
tain OF company OF cavalry, organized by volun-
teers to in the defence OF this city against the
British. His command was stationed on Long
Island, ana he remained with 1t till mustered out Of
service, when no resumed the practice OF law. Mr..
Talmadge was quite successful in his profession,
and was enabled by the prominence mis- success
gave him to enter into active political lie at an
early age. He, however held no office or any kind
until 1885, at which period he was elected an Alder
man of the city OF New York, and at the same time
q Senator IN the State Legislature. He was subse
quently elected Recorder OF the city, serving in
that position for fve years, and gaining in reputa-
ton and popularity by his impartial and upright
course.
In his political faith Mr.. Talmadge was a whig.
AS the candidate OF that party he for Congress
in 1916 for the Fifth district embracing the then
Eighth, Ninth and Fourteenth wards OF the city. lie
was elected by 800 majority, beating Mr.. Br0derck
the democratic candidate. twill be remembered that
during this year there was react n against the
democracy which resulted In throwing the House OF
Representatives of the 1hlltleth Congress IN the
hands OF the wings by q clear majority of three AT
the expiration OF his term George Briggs also
whig. was elected In his place. subsequently Mr.
Iallmadge was again elected Recorder OF the city,
serving for three years. HIS career 10 this judicial
position was marked by the most fearless ana i'm
partial discharge OF his duties. During the famous
Astor place riots his prompt action no doubt pre-
vented the demonstrations from attaining to greater
magnitude than they did In 1857 he was appointed
Superintendent OF the Metropolitan POice, serving
with credit while he held the ONCE.
After his retirement from the Superintendency OF
the Police Mr. Tallmadge held no OAlce. He re-
NAMED In robust health till about twelve months
ago, when his years began 20 tell upon his consti-
tuition. few weeks ago he removed to his native
town, where two OF his daughters reside IN the
hope that the change OF air would restore him 10 his
former health. Everything was done to effect q
cure but without avail. At an cary hour yesterday
morning he passed away, aged seventy-seven years
and nineteen days Lis death will occasion pro-
found regret on the part of wide circle OF acquaint
enceS III New 0rk