The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-07-27
o B T U A r y.
A. w. Randall.

ueHerbl AleAunuer w. kandali, eX-POstmaSter
General of the United States, died at his residence
In Emra, N. Y, on Thursday, after heightened at
tack of illness. He was hfty-three years or age.
Alexander Williams Randall was born In Mont
gomery county, New York, In 1919. In early life he
emigrated, with his parents. to Wisconsin, where
he chose the profession OF the law. His devotion
to the interests of the State and his capacity for
grasping an important question marked him a ft-
ting representative ofthat growing Territory and he
was accordingly chosen by large majority as
which framed constitution that ia now, in Its
essential elements, the statute law OF the State
OF Wisconsin. Mr.. Randall was conspicuous and
mendation or people OF every shade OF opinion.
We believe he was chosen to the Governorship OF
Wisconsin upon democratic platfOrm-that is to
say, he was member of the democratic party
the old democratic party which existed before the
war; He was elected Governor In 1855 by very large
majority, and from this time forth he became identi-
Ned with the Great West as ono Of Its representa-
lie was chosen in 1855 to the gubernatorial
chair OF Wisconsin, which State was among the
nrst.if not the very frst-to declare herself unal-
terably In favor of the Union. This was early In
1861, during Governor Randall's term OF oince
and nearly at It's close The Legislature had
there was much concern among It's members as to
the policy which should be pursued by that State
democratic previously, had given 10000 ma IA
tority for Abraham Lincoln in November, 1860.
The message Of Governor Randall was sharp,
terse and comprehensive. He said that
"the election OF Mr.. Lincoln was legal; that our
government was one OF the people, and not a
could not change the character Of State govern
ment, nor usurp power not expressly delegated In
the constitution, and that immediate action should
be taken to place the State on war footing" Not
understanding this message the Legislature, without
having taken any measures to meet the recon-
mendatons OF the Governor or the wishes and in
terests OF the people, on the 18th of April 1851,
passed resolution to adjourn on the nth. ON
that memorable 18th of April President Lincoln
issued his proclamation calling tor troops. While
the news OF this great event in our history
try the Wisconsin Legislature was virtually
disbanded, and most Of Its members were
on their way home .S
was fully equal. He had the trains stopped which
threats of penalties for constructing the mails OF
the United States" He was determined, II within
to their duty. His endeavors failed, however, and
the only resource was to call an extra session Of the
Legislature, which did not convene until the
10th OF June. In the meantime the Governor
''took the responsibility" and caused $4,000
men Of Wisconsin to be placed IN the field; and, to
the credit OF the Legislature be It said they re:
sponded fully and punctually to the interests Of
the people as expressed through the Governor,
providing for i've regiments in addition to those
already raised. Upon retiring from the guber-
material chair in 1851 he was nominated by Presl-
dent Lincoln as Minister to Rome, which appoint
ment was duly confirmed by the Senate, and he de-
parted for the scene of his abors in the spring OF
time, yet the records OF the State Department
bear evidence to the fathfuness, promptness and
thorOughness with which his duties were discharged
Being strictly an Americans representative one
he did not much relish residence abroad and
accordingly he soon resigned his diplomatic
engaged In the practice of his profession until called
In 1858 to take the post OF First Assistant Postmaster
public from the fact OF his being President Of the
National Union Executive Committee, which
has recently issued call for Convention In Phila
delpha having for its object the restoration OF the
Union upon principles OF right and Justice.
This fact, In connection with his known service In
Johnson the appropriateness OF confdng to him
the important post to which he was assigned He was
spoken OF as one emnenty fitted for the duties as an
officer and friend, faithful and reliable; as gen.
tleman, forgetting his own dignity or ignoring
as First Assistant Postmaster General gave him an
advantage for his new labOrs that could not other
his official career, and or his life enjoyed the re.
spect and confidence OF his countrymen.
Tnraia, the Senior Chief OF New Zealand.
From Australasia we have news Of the death Of
the celebrated New Zealander Taraia, famous
chief He expired at Ohinemuri. Taraia was one
of the most valiant Of New Zeaand's warriors and
quite terror to antagonistlc tribes He must have
reached the age OF 100 years, as he remembered
when Captain Cook was at Hauraki, and other
past events which 1t would require centenaran
TO know anything OF. His demise breaks the link
uct"ccu tuc pure anu Iho ocui-ClNiulcu
Maori OF the present day. His man-eating procvi-
ties were well known, and subject on which
he used to dilate with great feeling and
gusto. 1t Is stated that his favorite break
fast In his very savage days was O nice fat
child giving the preference to the female SEX Ever
since British rule has been attempted to be estab-
lished in New Zealand he has been stanch friend
to the pakeha. Governor Browne, in writing, testi-
fed to his being well-disposed and friendly Maori.
He has been the recipient OF government bounty In
the shape OF pension Tor great many years. The
fact Of his decease was announced by q discharge
OF firearms The event having been looked forward
to for some time everything was In readiness.
one ton OF sugar, with bulocKs, pigs potatoes and
kumeras al 10. were on the spot for the tangi.
Maors from all parts Of the island were invited,
and expected to come to do honor to the memory
OF the departed great
Sterrett Ramsay, u. 3. ".
Sterrett Ramsay died at Gettysburg, Pa, recent
ly, in the eghty-second year OF his age. Mr. RAM