The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-23


particularly during our manhood, have been most
friendly and confidential Though most OF the time
differing widely in political sentiment, nave tne
satisfaction now, in reviewing our friendship, 10
know and to be able to say that IL was never us
turbed by an unklnd word OF mar ca py any resent
time Of even attempting any STUDIED euIogy' .s U
relations were so intimate that wnen na Wh ,ie
his intellect posse sed the breadth and power
which enabled him to grasp and master any SUD
ec his heart was ia ssge ana his wit and the
Higor Of bs style that 1t Is not strange tnas tose
who were notintimate with MN ana mus pr a.
and therefore formed their estimate OF his char
acter only as manifested IN que seVe e, a h,a
canse a asn when nj as more as tine onrna
than the man, and thus attribute to him an
acerbity and severity OF disposition which
grated on it bv the nature OF his pursuits and
the necessities OF his position. Early in life he
cultivated a taste for the French classics. This
gradually led him from the profession Of the law.
Tor which he was educated TO that of the journal
ist. tor which few were ever SO wei lifted: with
has been felt throughout the land, and his opinions
have moulded and guided those OF the people and
the c0unsels OF the State Few know as l 90
HOW UNSELFISH HE WAS,
how greatly he abhorred all shams and false pre-
fences, and how studonsly he kept alOof from
strong contention which recently controlled to ITS
destruction the political party whose cause he
advocated, refusing to ask or even accept Q favor
from it lest it might place him under the obligation
OF silence wnen 1t became necessary and proper TO
speak. Having received the last rites OF the Church
to which he was attached, though always tolerant
OF the opinion OF Others he quietly fell asleep this
morning, leaving an unusually large number of
friends to mourn his departure and cherish his
memory. 1t may be proper Tor me to state before
Mr.. Van Buren,, who was an intimate friend and
associate, and who has kindly prepared the
mission, presents them and at the same time
IL may be satisfactory for you to know that until
Of met his and relatives oH
Of the editors OF the Argus last evening as late as
between eleven and twelve O'Clock, and he told me
that during the day 1t was supposed he would only
survive fev hours, and he received the rites OF
the Church to which he was attached at that time.
In the afternoon he rallied to such an extent
that no immediate danger was iet. and at the hour
speak OF Mr.. Smith SAID to him, "YOur friends are
jubilant and believe that you will recover" had
the melancholy pleasure to learn that one OF the
last messages he received was OF sympathy and
friendship IRON myself. He appeared to sleep
quietly, but at Jour O'Clock this morning he
ASKED HIS WIFE TO PRAY FOR HIM,
and almost Immediately turned on his side and
knew the relations existing between myself and
him. and also with his brother-in-law, the late Mr..
Cagger may say felt an attachment for them
relatives. HIS beloved vile and children have
recollection which VIII remain with them with
deep satisfaction throughout their lives, that his
last words earth were the Lords Prayer-a
prayer to our Father in heaven.
Mr.. Pruyn then became deeply affected and re-
sumed his seat.
RESOLUTIONS OF COINCIDENCE.
Mr.. VAN buren, then said
At the request Of my colleagues have prepared
some resolutions In relation to this sad event.
have very little tn say. l am the last one OF his
friends outside OF his own kindred, who had the
day evening with his family, and he was then
as brilliant in wit as ever His wit has
sdy for nine years-since l first came to
Albany as an Official under Governor Sey-
mour have been WITH n MN constantly tan every
and in the council, and he was man OF SURF ass
ing abilities and Of surprisingly pure char acter.
istics every way. His sweetness of temper in his
intercourse with his fellow man could not be ex-
celled; his sweetness OF temper in his family was
be. His wisdom and ability as journalist every
one recoects. The press from one end OF the
country to the other could tell the moment their
eye lighted on article that 1t was Mr. Cassidys,
and no one else could write IL. But few knew, ex-
cept those who have been with him, how wise his
many merits and do not feel able to offer any
more words OF eulogy. / therefore simply sub
NIT the following resoutlons-
Resolved That the members OF this Commission have
hen5d with Of W s morning
personal eharsctcristies Of gonteness and demeanor
yersaiion impartns fellow daily Instruction
II IS c we'll an pfOvs n the be
forms Of culory would fail to express our sense Of the
Country Ss people OF the ana the
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body attend nh his funeral =, ,,o.o on,,,n ,
sis
be forwarded to the family.
The resolutions were then put and unanimously
adopted, and the Commission adjourned until ten
A. NJ. tomorrow.
THE FUNERAL CEREMONIES
The mineral services will take place at the Cathe-
dral at eleven O'Clock on Saturday morning.
!, From the Albany August
: The Argus this morning will contain the follow.
ing article, giving the cause OF Mr.. Cassidys
death -
About two years ago symptoms were developed
OF trouble In the kidneys, and at times he had ap-
prehensions as to what might grow out OF it.
Last Monday there was most unmstakabe evil
dence OF a suppression Of the urinary secretons.
This condition OF the system continued until wednes-
day morning, when very grave apprehensions
were entertained concerning him. He grew weak
and faint, and for time his condition was alarm
ing. During the evening he rallied and a re.
action set In, tile vital organs resuming
their functions. At ten O'Clock his physicians
found MIN much improved. and their fears were to
q great extent exchanged for hope His body
became warm, his pulse improved, and general
improvement was observable. During all this
time his mind was entirely unclouded and
his nervous system unaffected. At half
past twelve O'Clock he had continued to
improve His voice was strong, and he conversed
with those about him even with cheerlulness lie
inquired about matters in which he felt an interest
and exhibited new strength. lie rested quietly
until towards four O'Clock, when he showed signs OF
uneasiness and weakness. At this those about his
bedside felt alarm; but before their fears could
be manifested in attempts to afford relief he had
passed away, his attendants not even knowing
the precise moment OF his DEATH The cause or
this sudden and unexpected change is believed by
his physicians to have been the formation of clot
In the heart, or embolism, to use term now be-
coming familiar with the public, thus causing I'M.
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Sketch OF William Cassidy.
Mr.. William Cassidy, the principal proprietor and
editor OF the Albany argus the State organ OF the
New York democracy, died in the city OF Albany at
an early hour yesterday morning. aged ffty-eight
years. Mr.. Cassidy was born in Albany, at the cor
ner OF Chapel and Steuben streets, and remained
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